Theme
This is the lesson about life the author wants readers to learn from the story.
Theme
This POV uses words like I, me, my, and we. This is when the narrator is a character IN the story.
First Person POV
The people or animals who take part in a story are called what?
characters
Which suffix means “without”
For example think without fear we would say fear__.
-less
If a character is famished, and the story says, “She had not eaten all day and her stomach was growling,” what does famished mean?
very hungry
Mia always helped her classmates when they were having trouble. She shared her supplies and invited others to play. What is a likely theme?
kindness is important/help others
“I grabbed my umbrella and ran outside before the rain started.” What POV is used?
first person POV
A story takes place in a crowded city during a rainy afternoon. What story element tells where and when the story happens?
Setting
What does mis- mean in the word misread?
incorrectly or wrongly
“The puppy was timid. He hid behind the couch when visitors entered the house.” What does timid mean?
shy or afraid
Ben practiced his piano piece every night. Even when he made mistakes, he kept practicing. On the day of the concert, he played the song perfectly. What is the best theme?
hard work and perseverance/determination can lead to success; never give up on your dreams; practice makes perfect
“Liam opened the door slowly. He wondered if anyone was inside.” What POV is used? How do you know?
Third Person
The narrator uses “Liam” and “he”
Jordan forgot his lunch at home and had nothing to eat. His friend shared half of her sandwich with him. What is the problem?
Jordan forgot his lunch and has nothing to eat.
Which word means “not fair”: unfair, misfair, or fairless? Explain how the prefix helps.
unfair
un- means not, so unfair means not fair
The path was treacherous, so Ava held tightly to the railing as she carefully walked across the slippery bridge.” What does treacherous most likely mean?
dangerous, unsafe
Carlos wanted to win the race, but he stopped to help another runner who had fallen. He did not win the race, but he felt proud of his choice. What is the best theme?
helping others is more important than winning
Read the two sentences: “I heard a strange noise behind me. I turned around and saw a fox.” How would the story change if it were rewritten in third person?
he narrator would tell about the character using words like “he/she” instead of “I”?
Mia wanted to enter the talent show, but she was nervous about performing in front of everyone. Her best friend encouraged her to practice. What is the problem, AND how does the friend affect the story?
Mia is nervous about performing, and her friend encourages her to practice, helping her solve the problem.
A student says “careless” means “to care a lot.” Is the student correct? Use the suffix to explain.
“The classroom was chaotic. Papers covered the floor, students were talking loudly, and chairs were scattered everywhere.” What does chaotic mean? Which clues helped you?
crazy, messy AND the details about the room provide clues (papers covered the floor, loud talking, scattered chairs)
Read this story: “Ella noticed that her new classmate always sat alone. At first, Ella was nervous about talking to her. Finally, she invited the girl to join her group. By the end of the week, the two girls were laughing and working together.” What is the best theme, and what happened in the story that helped you learn that lesson?
Reaching out to others can create friendships.
Ella invited the classmate to join her, which helped them become friends.
Read this passage: “I could hear the crowd cheering as I stepped onto the stage. My hands shook, but I took a deep breath and began my speech.” Why is first person a good choice for this story?
It lets the reader experience the character's thoughts and feelings directly
“Sam wanted to build a birdhouse, but he didn't know how. He searched for instructions, gathered the materials, and asked his grandfather for help. After several tries, Sam finally finished the birdhouse and placed it in the backyard.”
Identify the characters, setting, problem, and solution.
Characters: Sam and his grandfather
Setting: the backyard/home
Problem: Sam doesn't know how to build the birdhouse
Solution: He finds instructions, gathers materials, and asks his grandfather for help
A character says, “I misjudged the distance, so my jump fell short.” Based on the prefix mis-, what does misjudged mean?
misjudged means judged wrongly
The old barn looked dilapidated. Several boards were missing, the roof sagged, and weeds grew through the floor.” What does dilapidated most likely mean? Explain which clues helped you determine its meaning.
old and falling apart; the missing boards, sagging roof, and weeds are clues