Structures of a Story
What is exposition?
It is the introduction to a story (characters, setting, mood, etc.)
Are body image and self esteem the same?
Sorta! They are interconnected. Body image is the way you view your body while self esteem is the way you feel about your body.
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing.
What are the three types of connections?
How tall is Ms. B?
6'1.
What is climax?
The most exciting part of a story.
How can you create a better body image?
Doing things you enjoy, having positive friends, working out, etc.
What is a verb?
An action word.
Why do we make connections?
To better understand the authors, the texts, the meaning, etc.
What is Miss S's favourite subject to teach?
What is resolution?
The end of a story (ties up loose ends, answers questions, sometimes sets the story up for a sequel, etc.)
What are two things we have no control about when looking at our identity?
History, eye colour, height, etc.
What is an adjective?
A describing word.
Is this an example of text to text, text to self, or text to world?: "This book reminds me of the time I was out with friends and we saw a duck playing in the pond."
Text to self.
What are two of Ms. B's favourite sports?
Basketball and Volleyball.
What is an example of the climax of "The Lottery" ?
When Bill chose the first paper and his family had to participate in a second drawing, when Tessie pulled the paper with the black dot on it, etc.
What's an example of things that cause negative body image?
Negative friends, social media, bullying, peer pressure, etc.
What is an adverb?
A word that describes how an action is played out. It usually ends with -ly.
What kind of connection is this?: "The song "Titanium" talks about bullying. This reminds me of the book Wonder where he was bullied, too."
Text to text.
How many cats does Miss S have?
2.
When we watched the video about structures of a story, which classic story's setting was changed to take place in space?
Three Little Pigs.
What video did we watch when we talked about body image?
Dove video.
What is the verb in this sentence?: Mr. Ross was breakdancing professionally at the front of the class.
Breakdancing.
What was the song we listened to and read when we were talking about making connections?
"Titanium."
8 weeks.