Plot
What is the visual representation of a plot called?
What is Ms.Ramirez's first name?
Jaqueline (Jacki)
Maya and Jordan face off in the final round of the school debate championship, both determined to take home the trophy for their team.
Character vs. Character
What was the title of the reading where our narrator was learning to write her name ?
"Senora X No More"
His apology fell upon her hurt feelings like cold rain on dry earth. It was sudden, refreshing, but unable to repair the damaged soil overnight.
A Simile
This part of the story gives the readers the setting, characters, and conflict.
The Exposition
How long has Ms.Ramirez been teaching 9th grade?
Three years
A sudden blizzard traps Lucas on the mountain trail during a hiking trip, forcing him to build a temporary shelter.
Character vs. Nature
Who was Wind-Wolf bonded to right after his birth?
His mother
What kind of of figurative language is this?
"My fingers hold a pencil like a thick yellow crayon which could make an adult feel like a small child again"
Simile
What part of plot is this?
"Standing on the deck of his ship during a roaring storm, Leo faces the rival scout in a standoff to decide who will dive down to claim the lost underwater city first."
The Climax
How tall is Ms.Ramirez?
5 feet EXACTLY
Elena struggles with whether she should tell the principal that her best friend cheated on the final exam or stay silent to keep her friend's trust.
Character vs. Self
What was Lake's purpose in writing a letter to Wind-wolf's kindergarten teacher?
To argue why his son is NOT a slow learner through multiple examples in their Native culture.
"Her mind was a sponge, absorbing the wisdom of his elders"
A Metaphor
What part of plot is this?
"With the ancient treasure safely secured on deck, the storm clears, the rival surrenders, and the crew begins the quiet voyage back toward the harbor."
Falling Action
What is Ms.Ramirez's biggest pet peeve?
Students cursing/ Students talking over her
In a dystopian town where reading books is strictly illegal, Kai secretly collects forbidden novels and tries to print them for others to read.
Character vs. Society
In "Señora X No More," how did she learn to write her name so quickly?
She practiced writing it every night before bed.
What kind of of figurative language is this?
"During the fiery cross-examination, the defense attorney was a shark circling a wounded fish, waiting for the witness to make one huge mistake"
A Metaphor
What part of plot is this?
"Months later, Leo opens a local maritime academy in his hometown, finally using his experience and findings to train the next generation of explorers while living a peaceful life."
The Resolution
What is Ms.Ramirez's black cat named?
Yagami (inspired by anime Death Note)
A high school track runner named Sarah gets into a verbal argument with her rival on the field right before a big race. She then realizes that her bigger struggle is overcoming her deep fear of failure that makes her want to quit before the gun even fires.
Which TWO types of conflict is Sarah dealing with?
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Character
What themes are in both "Senora X No More" AND "An Indian Father's Plea"?
Both have character's that don't fit in society and are struggling with their cultural backgrounds.
What kind of of figurative language is this?
"The words released their hold on me as I grabbed my pencil and continued working on the 10 page essay that was due in 2 hours."
Personification