Author vs. Illustrator
What is the role of an author?
The person who writes the story.
What is a key feature of fiction books? Name one for 100 points or for Double Jeopardy worth 20 points, name two.
Characters and Plot
(100 points for 1 answer, 200 points for both)
Name two types of fiction genres.
Name four for double jeopardy and double points!
Answers include any two of the following: Adventure, Mystery, historical fiction, realistic fiction, humor (or funny), fantasy, or science fiction
100 points for 2 correct
Double Jeopardy: 200 points for 4 correct answers
Name 2 of the 3 reasons for author's purpose.
Double Jeopardy: Name all three for double points!
To entertain, inform, or persuade.
Name 2 for 100 points
Double Jeopardy: Name all 3 for 200 points.
What is record of what you do online, including the sites you visit and the things you share called?
Digital Footprint
What does an illustrator do?
The person who creates pictures to go along with the story.
How can you tell if a book is nonfiction?
It has text features like headings, captions, and diagrams that provide real information.
What genre is a fiction story that features an exciting journey and brave characters.
Adventure story
What might be the author's purpose in writing "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"?
To entertain children with a fun story about a caterpillar's journey.
What should you do before you share information online.
Answer: Think before you share.
Because digital footprints are permanent and can affect how others see you.
True or False: A nonfiction book can have illustrations.
True. In a nonfiction book the illustrations can help the reader to visualize elements in the text or provide additional context.
Name one type of book that can be both fiction and nonfiction.
A fairy tale can be considered nonfiction for its cultural storytelling aspect.
What genre is a story that involves solving puzzles or finding clues
Mystery
Why is it important to identify the author's purpose?
It helps readers understand the message and intention behind the text.
What should you do if someone shares something about you online that you don’t like?
Talk to a trusted adult for help.
True or False: Sometimes the author and the illustrator are the same person.
True
Is "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" fiction or nonfiction?
Fiction; it tells a made-up story about a pigeon.
What genre tells a story that is set in the past that teaches us about different times. Fun fact: often these stories are based on real people or real events but have fiction elements such as conversations or additional characters to keep the story moving and increase interest from the reader.
Historical Fiction
What can an author of a fiction book do to engage readers?
Use descriptive language, interesting characters, and suspenseful plots.
What does it mean to "Pause for People"?
It means to look at and pay attention to the people around you instead of getting distracted by your device.
What feature in a fiction or nonfiction book can help to convey emotions, settings, actions, and more that support the text?
Illustrations
What does a nonfiction book's call number start with?
Double Jeopardy: If you also know the name of the system the answer comes from you can get double points for this answer!
Numbers showing the address or location in nonfiction.
Double Jeopardy Answer: Dewey Decimal System.
A fiction book's main character lives on Mars, what genre is this fiction book?
Science Fiction
What does it mean to evaluate the author's craft?
To analyze how the author uses literary devices and techniques to enhance the story.
What type of distraction would watching videos while trying to do homework be called?
A digital distraction.