Plot Twist
What is the exposition of a story?
The beginning
Text evidence is used to...
Support an answer
The three main reasons author's write are to persuade, inform and what else?
Entertain
Every sentence should begin with a...
Capital letter
What kind of pet does Teacher Rouson have?
A dog
A story’s main problem is called the…
Conflict
An inference is...
A conclusion based on clues + evidence
What does it mean when an author is trying to persuade the reader?
They're trying to convince them of something.
What punctuation do you use at the end of a question?
A question mark
What's Teacher Rouson's favorite thing to drink in the morning?
Coffee
The turning point of a story is called the...
Climax
“The boy slammed the door and refused to answer.”
What can the reader infer?
He is upset/angry/frustrated
An article explaining how volcanoes erupt is MOST likely written to…
Inform
Choose the correct sentence:
A. I wanted pizza, but we ate tacos.
B. I wanted pizza but we ate tacos.
A. I wanted pizza, but we ate tacos.
What is Teacher Rouson's favorite basketball team?
The New York Knicks
True or False: The setting of a story influences characters and events
True
Which is the BEST evidence?
A. “The sun was bright.”
B. “Maria’s hands shook as she opened the letter.”
C. “The house was blue.”
D. “The dog barked.”
B. “Maria’s hands shook as she opened the letter.”
What is theme?
The message/lesson about life
Choose the correct sentence:
A. Their going to the store.
B. They’re going to the store.
B. They’re going to the store.
What is Teacher Rouson's favorite color?
Red
At the beginning of a story, a character refuses to speak in class because she is shy. By the end, she gives a speech to the entire school.
Which statement BEST explains how the plot develops?
A. The conflict causes the character to grow.
B. The setting changes the character’s goals.
A. The conflict causes the character to grow.
“The cafeteria fell silent when the principal entered.”
What does this MOST suggest?
A. Students are excited
B. Students are nervous
C. Students are hungry
D. Students are confused
B. Students are nervous
A writer describes a stray dog surviving on the streets and eventually finding a loving home.
Which statement BEST describes the author’s purpose?
A. To explain how dogs are trained
B. To persuade people to adopt pets
C. To entertain readers with a heartwarming story
C. To entertain readers with a heartwarming story
Choose the BEST transition:
“I studied hard for the test. _____, I passed easily.”
A. However
B. Finally
C. As a result
D. Meanwhile
C. As a result
What school will Teacher Rouson be teaching at next year?
Highlands High School