What is the definition of theme?
The main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, etc
What are the 5 characteristics of a civilization?
Cities / Communities
Writing / Record Keeping
Technology / Innovation
Job Specialization
Complex Institutions
When writing a plot, what is the first step?
Exposition
What is an Empire?
Dictionary definition: an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress.
What does intended audience mean?
Writing for the audience you intend to read your work. For example, writing a children's book in a way a child could understand.
What are some themes of the short film Alike?
Family, creativity, love
If a civilization's river is poisoned from a flood, which of the 9 basic needs of a civilization is being impacted?
Water Source
When writing a plot, what is the second step?
Rising action
What empire did Julius Caesar run?
The Roman Empire
What is absolute monarchy?
a form of monarchy in which the monarch rules in their own right or power
What are some themes in the short film Lifted?
overcoming failure, be kind to others and patience
If a civilization is open to attack from enemies because of the lack of cover from their surroundings, which of the nine basic needs of a civilization is not being met?
Location
When writing a plot, what is the third step?
Climax
Mongol empire was run by who?
Genghis Khan
What is the difference between theme and thematic statement?
The theme is the message a writer wants to convey through their work, while the thematic statement provides context for understanding what this means
What are themes within the short story The Necklace?
Ambition, Greed, Sacrifice, Suffering and Happiness.
What are the 5 characteristics of a civilization?
Cities / Communities
Writing / Record Keeping
Technology / Innovation
Job Specialization
Complex Institutions
When writing a plot, what is the fourth step?
Falling Action
What empires religion recognized the twelve major Olympian gods and goddesses?
What sport did Mrs. Story name her kids after?
Baseball
What was the theme of Gilgamesh?
Friendship, Love, death and jealousy.
What are the 9 basic needs of a civilization?
Location
Water
Food
Law and Order
Housing
Social Structure
Economy
Language
Religion
What is the final step when writing a plot?
Resolution
Name at least six of the nine empires we covered unit
Greek
Roman
Indian (a mixture of empires, with the focus on Chola)
Persia (Achaemenid Empire)
China (both Song and Tang Dynasties)
Mongolia
Byzantine (Eastern Roman Empire)
Umayyad
Abbasid
Name at least three things wrong with this Annotated Bib
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/la-xpm-2011-may-28-la-oe-robbins-high-school-20110528-story.html
The author Alexandra Robbins, reports the effects of high school outcasts in the real world. It is through research such as this and first-hand accounts that Robbins pushes her narrative, teaching the readers that being an outcast in High School isn’t always a bad thing.
This article will be helpful in my research as my essay centers around how outcasts' lives are impacted in the real world after they graduate High School. I will be able to use the research as examples to support my thesis, citing specific parts of the essay that highlight how well outcasts do in the real world.
Not a proper citation
First Paragraph- Did not say what the point of the article was about, did not point out what the important section was, did not say what sources were used
Second Paragraph- did not say if the sources were valid, does not say what type of evidence it is