Name that Trait?
True or false: character traits can be physical and internal (inside)
False - they are only INSIDE
"Cannonball!" Nathan yelled. Suddenly, Lisa, her towel, and the magazine she was reading were soaking wet. She picked up her soggy belongings and stomped off toward the shore.
Where was Lisa? What makes you think so?
Lisa was at the beach. Cannonball, towel, soaking wet, shore
What does "theme" mean?
Theme is the message or lesson of a story.
Sort this list of character traits into positive and negative traits
unorganized
cheerful
lazy
judgmental
calm
tidy
negative: unorganized, lazy, judgmental
positive: calm, tidy, cheerful
Charles wanted to do well on his test so he packed up his books and headed to the library for a long day of uninterrupted studying.
The character trait that BEST describes Charles is...
1. boring
2. serious
3. unmotivated
4. proud
serious
"Troy stuttered, blushed and shook as he addressed the crowd." He had spent hours preparing for what he would say. He held his speech in his hand. He was up against last years student council president.
What can you infer about Troy from this statement?
He is running for class president and he is about to give his speech in front of his classmates. He is very nervous.
Which gives the best description of theme:
1. The theme is what the author is telling you about the character
2. The theme is a summary of the events that happened in the passage
3. The theme is implied and not stated, you have to use evidence from the passage to identify the theme. It's the underlying message.
The theme is implied and not stated, you have to use evidence from the passage to identify the theme. It's the underlying message.
Edward cleaned his room, mowed the lawn, and built a bookcase all in one day.
Name one character trait that describes Edward and give evidence about why that trait is a good one.
Answers will vary
For example, Hard worker, helpful
Melissa loved being around her baby cousin. She always made sure that he had all of the toys and snacks that he needed. She played with him and made sure that he was happy. As soon as her cousin started to cry, she would hop up and get whatever he needed. She always wanted him to be happy.
The character trait that BEST describes Melissa is...
1. silly
2. happy
3. responsible
4. obedient
responsible
I can be explosive. I can be found in Hawaii. I can erupt suddenly. I create lava.
What is a volcano?
What is an antonym (opposite) for the character trait attentive?
a. eager b. capable c. uninterested
what is c. uninterested
What is the setting of a story?
where and when the story takes place
You do your homework and pay attention in the classroom because you are
responsible
serious
hardworker
I waited patiently for my dinner to be brought to the table. All of our food was carried over on a big, round tray. Lots of other families were eating dinner, also. When we were through, Dad left the waitress a big tip.
What is a restaurant?
True or False? Theme is a summary of a story
False
It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures
a. harsh
b. windy
c. gentle
d. pleasant
a. harsh
These are 3 describing words that can be used instead of nice.
What are kind, caring, and friendly?
Before the show I practice my lines. I like to look into the mirror and pretend. I fix my hair and makeup and get into my costume. Before the curtain rises, I am nervous but eager to begin performing.
Who is an actor?
Theme is in the form of A. a question B. an exclamation C. a statement
C. a statement
Which pronoun should replace the italic noun?
Jessica has never seen that movie. Maybe we should go.
a. He
b. They
c. She
d. We
c. She