Tuck Everlasting
Who was waiting for Winnie when she snuck out of the cottage at midnight?
Jesse Tuck
True or false: a stop sign is an example of functional writing.
True
True or false: Introductory words are always found at the ending of a sentence and is followed with a comma.
False.
What is a story's theme?
a message or lesson on life that the author wants readers to learn from the story.
Which of the following is not a theme?
a. Friendship
b. Growth can come from failure.
c. Be kind.
d. Be true to yourself.
a. friendship
Which of the following is NOT true about how Treegap has changed in the epilogue?
a. The road was blacktopped.
b. The wood was gone.
c. A smaller jail stood.
d. Winnie's cottage went missing
c. A smaller jail stood.
Besides "directions," what are other examples of functional writing?
-Lists
-Labels
-Menus
-Schedules
Where in this sentence should you add a comma?
"Once you go through the doors turn left and walk straight."
Once you go through the doors, turn left and walk straight.
True or false: Readers can determine the theme in a story based on how the character(s) change throughout the story.
True
True or false:
The sentence, "Take 7 steps forward, turn right at a 90 degree angle, and walk until you reach the Mr. Bradford statue" contains an introductory phrase.
False. It contains a commas in a series.
Why was the weather so important for the night of helping Mae escape from jail?
The sounds of thunder would hide the loud noises that Miles would make.
How can you change this sentence so that it's more clear?
"Open the box."
(Answers vary)
Where in this sentence should you add a comma?
"While Mrs. Cedro was eating lunch the dog was sleeping."
While Mrs. Cedro was eating lunch, the dog was sleeping.
What is ONE question you can ask yourself when figuring out the theme in a story?
What did the characters learn?
How did the character grow or change?
What idea stays with you?
What is wrong in this sentence:
"My sister and I went to school, before we went home."
What reason did Mae give the constable for hitting the man in yellow?
The stranger was taking Winnie away against her will.
1. What is the purpose for using the conjunctions, "either/or" in a sentence?
2. Give a sentence using the conjunction, "either/or."
To give readers a choice.
(Sentence varies)
Where in this sentence should you add a comma?
"No you cannot run in the hallway."
No, you cannot run in the hallway.
What is the theme in the Frog Prince Continued?
-Love/be happy with what you have.
-Perfection isn't everything.
Explain what is meant by “stone walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage”.
You can feel trapped without being behind bars.
What will happen to the wood if the man in yellow dies?
It would be given back to the Fosters.
What is the purpose of adding landmarks, conjunctions (such as both/and), commas in series, etc in functional writing?
To make directions more clearer and easier to follow.
How can you change this sentence so that there is an introductory word/phrase included?
"Mathilda is going to a broadway show to gain a better understanding in theater acting."
(Answer varies)
What is the theme in this story:
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
A. Be honest.
B. Don't be greedy.
C. Always share your things with others.
D. Be respectful to others.
B. Don't be greedy.
What is the last thing Jesse says to Winnie in the book? What is the significance?
"Remember"