Vocabulary
What does it mean to "summarize" something?
To tell, in your own words, what has happened in the story.
Name one theme from "Popularity"
-Conformity vs. Individuality
-Loneliness and Isolation
-Insecurity and Self-Worth
Name two likeable traits of Will?
Clever, Determined, etc..
What is the S in Summarizing
True or False...Theme can be one word.
False
What does "SWBSTF" mean?
Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then, and Finally.
What text evidence supports the theme in "Popularity"?
Answers can vary...
Name two less likeable traits of Will?
Ruthless, Bitter, Uncaring
What is the B in Summarizing
But-what is stopping the character from getting what they want?(conflict: problem or goal)
Name a less likeable trait of Harry Potter.
Answers vary
What does theme mean?
Theme means the message or life lesson of the story.
Does popularity lead to happiness in most stories? Why or why not?
In many stories, popularity does not lead to lasting happiness. While characters may initially enjoy the attention and validation, they often realize that popularity is shallow and cannot provide true fulfillment.
How did Will change from beginning of the story to the end of the story?
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True or False...theme is not directly stated in the text.
True
What are the two different character traits we have learned about?
Likeable or Less Likeable Traits
What is theme for a story about two friends who help each other when they are struggling.
Cooperation is key to success
What are some likeable or less likeable traits of Mitch?
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3. Which of the following statements about summarizing is NOT true? a.The summary is what the text is mostly about. b.The summary is what all or most of the sentences are about. c.The summary is one small part in a sentence.
C
What is another name for "main character"
Protagonist
What must you provide in order to justify the theme or character traits in a story?
Text Evidence
Can you tell the theme from the following passage from the story: "With the third week of kindergarten Charles was an institution in our family; the baby was being a Charles when she cried all afternoon; Laurie did a Charles when he filled his wagon with mud and pulled it through the kitchen; even my husband when he caught his elbow in the telephone cord and pulled the telephone, and a bowl of flowers off the table, said, after the first minute, "Looks like Charles."
Yes, it is blaming others. Everyone is blaming Charles.
Name two "stronger words" when describing a character trait as scared.
Frightened, Terrified, or Petrified
Summarize this story- Zoe woke up in the middle of the night. She'd had a bad nightmare. She was so afraid that she could not fall back asleep. Zoe got out of bed and made her way through the dark hall to her big sister's bedroom. Her sister sighed sleepily when Zoe crawled in beside her. Zoe was asleep in just a few minutes.
Answer will vary
Name one reason why being able to write a summary is important.
To explain what the story is about to someone else