Essay Parts
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Types of Sentences
Theme/Summary/Main Idea
Plot lines
100

Which paragraphs require transition words/phrases?

Body paragraph 1

Body paragraph 2

Body paragraph 3

Conclusion

100

Who is the protagonist of the book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian?

Junior (Arnold Spirit)

100

What type of sentence is this?

I love animals.

Indicative

100

What is the theme of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian?

Be brave.

Hard work pays off.

Forgive those that wrong you.

etc...

100

What is the resolution of Lamb to the Slaughter?

The detectives eat the murder weapon and Mary gets away with her evil deed.
200

Which two paragraphs state the thesis statement?

Introduction and Conclusion

200

What is the setting of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian?

The Rez/Reardan in the 2000s.

200

What type of sentence is this:

Who do you think you're talking to?

Interrogative

200
What is the main idea of The Landlady?

A young man looking for a place to stay is brutally murdered and taxidermied by a crazed landlady. 

200

What is the conflict in Lamb to the Slaughter?

Mary's husband is having an affair and wants a divorce.

300

On my essay planning worksheet, what do the three circles represent?

The three body paragraphs

300

What is the climax of True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Mary, Junior's sister, dies in a fire.

300

What type of sentence is this?

Go to your room!

Imperative

300

What's the theme of The Boy Who Cried Wolf?

Do not lie, or others will not believe you when you tell the truth.

300
The turning point of a story, or the most exciting part is also called the _________________.

Climax

400
What is the thesis statement for the following essay prompt:


Compose a multi-paragraph response in which you analyze the importance of technology in the classroom.

Technology in the classroom is very important.

400

List two character traits for Junior.

Brave, intelligent, friendly, silly, etc...

400

What type of sentence is this:

If you mow my lawn, I'll give you $50.

Conditional

400

What is the main idea of The Itsy Bitsy Spider?

A spider repeatedly tries to climb up a water spout but gets washed away.

400

The first part of the plot/plot line where we get to know our characters is called the _____________.

Exposition

500

What six essay elements belong in the conclusion paragraph

1. Transition Word

2. Restate thesis statement

3. Restate Reason 1

4. Restate Reason 2

5. Restate Reason 3

6. Wish or Wonder

500

Identify the two rising actions that lead up to and foreshadow the climax of True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.

Eugene and Grandma die

500

What type of sentence is this:

I wish I could fly!

Subjunctive

500

Write a SWBST summary of TATDOAPTI.

Junior is an Indian boy living on a reservation. He wants to go to Reardan for the chance at a better life. But, he struggles to fit in at school and loses many friends and family members along the way. So, he works hard to keep his head up and stay in school. Then, he manages to finish his freshman year and Rowdy forgives him.

500

What is the fancy French word for "resolution"?

Denouement

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