Point of View
What is the CONFLICT of a story?
What is the Problem.
What is theme?
The life lesson, author's message, or moral of a story
Bob went to see a football game with his dad. They had been looking forward to this game for months. Their favorite team was playing. c
Based on the text, WHY was Bob upset, and what is the BEST EVIDENCE to support it?
His team lost, evidence, "You will never make a shot that you don't take."
The door opened automatically as I entered. I took a cart and head to the dairy section. I took milk and eggs and went straight to the cashier.
Where am I? a) train station b) grocery store c) doctor's office d) cafeteria
grocery store
The "most exciting part" of a story is where the conflicts reach their peak.
Can theme be just one word? Explain
No, theme can not be just one word. It is a statement. (If it is just one word it is considered a theme topic.)
Lawrence could not stop laughing. He knew it would probably get him in trouble, but it seemed like every time someone said something it was hilarious!
How is Lawrence feeling and what is the BEST EVIDENCE?
He is feeling silly/happy, evidence, "but it seemed like every time someone said something it was hilarious"
The front desk informed me that I am next. I took my purse and went inside the room. I told the man wearing a white coat that I've been coughing for 3 days now.
Where am I? a) dentist b) doctor's office c) park d) home
What are the two elements introduced in the EXPOSITION?
What are CHARACTERS and SETTING.
Which of the following is a theme example.
A.)You will never make a shot that you don't take.
B.) risking
C.) cleaning is good
A.)You will never make a shot that you don't take.
I scowled at my brother for taking the last pop-tart. I felt like choking him at this point. I was not a morning person.
How do I feel, and what is the best evidence?
Angry, evidence, "I felt like choking him at this point."
My mom and I waited in line with the rest of the passengers. My mom handed the lady our tickets. The lady smiled at her and said, "Have a great flight!"
Where am I? a) school b) bus stop c) train station d) airport
d) airport.
key words: waiting in line, tickets, flight
The events building up to the climax. This is where the CONFLICT is introduced and increases.
What is RISING ACTION.
There can only be one theme in a story. True or False.
No, theme can not be just one word. It is a statement. (If it is just one word it is considered a theme topic.
Joey put his hands on his ears as he tried to finish his reading test. The girl sitting next to him kept tapping her pencil on the table.
How does he feel and what is your best evidence?
Joey feels annoyed, evidence, "Joey put his hands on his ears as he tried to finish his reading test."
Splat! Splat! Splat! Everybody outside was using an umbrella. Though I don't like rain, I sill love the flowers it brings. I'm excited to pick the flowers once the rain stops.
When is this? a) daytime/ spring b) daytime/ fall c) nighttime/ spring d) nighttime/ fall
a) daytime/ spring
What is the last section of the plot diagram, when the conflict reaches its end, called?
What is RESOLUTION.
True or false?
Themes must be inferred.
True
Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought.
What do you think is happening? What is your evidence?
Alex is being pulled over, evidence, " he heard a siren and saw flashing lights."
Crunch! Crunch! Crunch! As I walk the street I was so amazed with what I am seeing -- yellow, orange, red, and brown. I've never seen colorful leaves on the ground before.
When is this? a) spring b) fall c) summer d) winter
Fall