Who’s Telling the Story?
If a story uses “I,” “me,” or “my,” what point of view is it written in?
First Person
What is the “plot” of a story?
The sequence of events in the story
What are “context clues”?
Hints in the text that help you figure out the meaning of a word
What does the narrator’s point of view help readers understand?
How the story is told and what information we get
What is the difference between a narrator’s point of view and a character’s perspective?
Point of view = who is telling the story; perspective = how they feel or think about what’s happening
What is the “theme” of a story?
The lesson or message the author wants readers to learn
The word “bark” can mean the sound a dog makes or the outside of a tree. What type of word is this?
Multiple-meaning word
What part of the story shows the problem?
conflict
In a story, the narrator calls the main character “she.” What point of view is that?
Third
A story shows a boy who learns to share with his friends. What might be the theme?
Sharing or kindness is important
“The classroom was a zoo!” What kind of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
“The moon danced on the water.” What figurative language is that?
personification
One character says, “I love rainy days!” and another says, “Rainy days are the worst!” What does this show about their perspectives?
They have different opinions or feelings about the same thing
If the main character helps others even when it’s hard, what theme might the author be teaching?
Helping others or showing kindness makes the world better
The sentence says, “He trudged through the snow.” What does “trudged” mean?
He walked slowly or with effort
Why is it important to know a character’s perspective?
It helps us understand their thoughts, feelings, and motivations
A character says, “I knew I could win, even when my friends didn’t believe in me.” What does this tell you about the character’s perspective?
They are confident and determined
The main character faces a problem and learns that being honest is better than lying. What is the theme?
Honesty is the best policy
If you don’t know a word, what is one strategy you can use to find the meaning?
Use a dictionary, look at context clues, or think about word parts (prefix, suffix, root)
How can understanding a story’s theme help you as a reader?
It helps you understand the author’s message and what lesson you can learn