Plot Summary Review
Conflict
Raymond's Run
Raymond's Run Vocabulary
Inferences
100
The exposition of the story (the beginning) introduces the characters, the _______________, and the basic situation.
What is the setting
100
What is the struggle between two characters or between a character and an outside force called?
What is external conflict
100
What is the setting of the story?
Correct Response Continue New York City, Present Day
100
What vocabulary word is a synonym of: A close friend: deputy, helpmate, lieutenant, mate, helper
What is a sidekick
100
This is a hypothesis that we can make about a story based on what the story says and what we know about real life.
What is an inference?
200
The plot of a story is the sequence of events that show how the ______________ develops and is resolved.
What is conflict
200
What is a struggle within the mind of a character called?
What is internal conflict
200
What do we find out about Squeaky in the exposition of Raymond's Run? Give at least three facts.
What is: Squeaky takes care of her brother Raymond She is tough and unafraid of confrontation She is skinny and has squeaky voice she is a very fast runner
200
What is the word for: To stoop with bent knees Synonyms: couch, huddle, hunch, hunker (down), scrunch, squat, squinch
What is crouch
200
A story says that Felix is wearing a rain jacket. You know that people usually wear rain jackets when it is raining outside. Name one inference that you can make from this information.
What is "It is raining outside."
300
The most exciting and intense moment in the plot is called the __________________.
What is the climax
300
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): Jesus wants to get a job, but the law says he's too young.
What is character struggles against society (character vs. society)
300
Identify this plot element in the story: Gretchen's approach to Squeaky about the May Day races.
What is the: Rising Action
300
Noun A person with an exceptional talent marvel, miracle, phenomenon, wonder, sensation, splendor
What is a prodigy
300
In Raymond's Run, Gretchen tells Squeaky that she will beat her in the race. You know that if someone tells you that you will lose, you will try even harder to win. Name one inference you can make based on this information.
What is "Squeaky must be very motivated to win the race."
400
During what part of the plot does the conflict wind down in intensity?
What is the falling action
400
What type of conflict is this (more specific than internal or external): Derek wants to go to college, but he's afraid of failing.
What is character struggles against his or or her own mind (character vs. self)
400
In what way did Squeaky's motivation for running change?
What is now her running will be for the sake of helping Raymond reach his potential as an athlete. (She wants to coach her brother Raymond in running.)
400
Another way to say 'likely to' do or be something
What is liable
400
In Raymond's Run, Squeaky takes care of her brother Raymond. You infer that Squeaky will do anything for her brother. Name one fact from the real world that you could have used to make this inference.
What is "People usually care about the people they protect."
500
What happens in the the denouement or resolution of a story (other than the story ends)?
What is the conflict is resolved and the loose ends are tied up
500
Examples of internal conflicts include conflicting beliefs, desires, or __________.
What is feelings
500
What was the name of race?
What is The Macy's Day Parade
500
Define what hydrocephalus is and who had it in the story.
What is Wate r
500
While reading Raymond's Run, you infer that Squeaky and her mom don't always get along. Give one fact from the text and one fact from real life that supports your inference.
What is "Squeaky's mom wished that she wore dresses instead of being a runner" and "Usually when two people want two different things, they don't get along."
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