Literary Elements (Part 1)
A character's internal struggle
What is internal conflict?
True or False: Antagonists are Villains of the story OR simply just opposite of the protagonist.
TRUE
What is Satchmo afraid of?
Dogs
Students translate original and inventive thinking into viable solutions.
What is Innovation?
How many stories did we read from Look Both Ways?
7 stories!
The underlying message that the author is trying to convey
What is theme?
The introduction to the story where the background information is given
What is exposition?
What is the main reason TJ is so attentive to his friend Jasmine?
She's been recently sick
Students consistently improve the quality of their own thinking by skillfully analyzing, assessing, and reconstructing information and ideas.
What is Critical Thinking?
How many years has Mrs. Bernard taught at Totino Grace?
The feeling, mood, or atmosphere that an author is trying to create. The emotional setting for the reader.
What is mood?
The turning point in a story where the conflict leads to consequences for the characters.
What is climax?
Benni from the “How to Look (Both) Both Ways” chapter is a symbol for which Portrait of a Graduate trait?
What is Creativity?
Students successfully understand, appreciate, and interact with people from cultures or belief systems different from their own.
What is Cultural Competence?
What is a creature that is known to survive space and the harshest environments?
What are water bears or tardigrades?
A character that goes through a significant change during the story.
What is dynamic character?
"he, she, they" are pronouns for which point of view where audience has access to ALL characters thoughts and feelings?
3rd person omniscient
The handshake between Simeon and Kenzi best represents what literary element?
What is symbol?
Students seek, contribute, and respond to feedback to achieve collective outcomes.
What is Collaboration?
What was the name of the short video of a father and son that lived in a very grey world?
What is Alike?
When the author describes a character in a way that allows the reader to draw their own conclusions.
What is indirect characterization?
Name at least 2 character vs. ______
character vs. society
character vs. character
character vs. supernatural
character vs. nature
character vs. technology
Why are the Low Cuts called the Low Cuts?
Students eagerly explore the world around them.
What is Curiosity?
When analyzing for theme, it is best to reflect on the story’s impact by thinking of it as a _______________? *Could be 2 possible answers*
A window or mirror!