Theme
True or False
It is always clear what the theme of a story is.
False
What type of conflict is this?
Gabriela and Katelyn are arguing with each other about the lyrics to a song.
Character vs. Character
How a story ends.
Resolution
Alex ran all the way home from school. "Mom!" he shouted as soon as he opened the door, "Look!" He handed his mother some papers. "You were right, all that studying really did pay off!" he said excitedly.
What clue from the text lets you know that Alex got a good grade on his test?
He said "all that studying really did pay off"
What do we call the main character of a story?
Protagonist
Define Theme
The lesson or message of a story.
What type of conflict is this?
Adam must find a way to pass through the desert to reach the hidden pyramid.
Character vs. Nature
The most intense part of a story.
Climax
Derek ran up the court, "I'm open!" he yelled toward the boy with the ball. The boy passed the ball to Derek and he made his shot! The crowd cheered as two more points were added to the scoreboard.
What game was Derek playing?
Basketball
What do we call the person or group of people working against our main character in the story?
Antagonist
Which of the following is a Theme?
A) Just fall in love.
B) Treat people the way you want to be treated.
C) Go on a road trip for fun.
B
What type of conflict is this?
Max, Dani, and Allison must work together to steal the witches' book of spells and stop them from becoming immortal.
Character vs. Supernatural
The beginning of the story. We are introduced to characters and settings.
Exposition
Cara tried not to fidget in her new dress. There were at least a hundred people in the audience. What if she messed up? She heard her name and for a moment, she could not move. The girl next to her gave her a gentle push and she walked onto the stage and toward the piano.
What 2 clue(s) from the text let you know Clara was feeling scared and nervous?
She tried not to fidget or
She wonders if she will mess up or
She could not move
Michelle took a deep breath and stepped into the spotlight for her solo performance.
What character trait does Michelle show?
Courage
Which of the following is a Theme?
A) Read a book
B) Fix your problems
C) Anyone can be friends even if they are different
C
What type of conflict is this?
Buzz Lightyear thinks he is a real-life space ranger.
Character vs. Self
The part of the story where our conflict is increasing.
Rising Action
"Ouch!" Sara had fallen again! She shivered in the cold and picked herself back up. Then she spotted her older sister Sarah, gliding backwards. She was so graceful. Charlotte made everything look so easy.
What is Sara doing?
Sara is learning to ice skate.
Rosalie wanted to write a note to her mom sharing just how much she appreciated everything she did.
What character trait defines Rosalie
Kindness
Which of the Following Is A Theme?
A) Even if you are young, you can still do amazing things.
B) You can accomplish things
C) Bob first sees a hot dog eating contest. It says that anyone can enter. He enters the contest and wins.
What type of conflict is this?
Luke battles against the restrictive and oppressive government policies that forbid him from living freely as a third child.
Character vs. Society
The moment in the story when the conflict is introduced.
Inciting Incident
The bus was full of children. Everyone was laughing and talking. Ben scratched a mosquito bite on his leg. It had been a fun week, but he was glad that tonight he would be sleeping in his own bed instead of in a sleeping bag.
Where was the bus coming from?
Summer Camp
Despite not getting the score he wanted on the test, Thomas decided to learn from his mistakes and do better the next time.
What character trait does Thomas show?
Perseverance