Character Traits
Define character
define setting
What is where and when the story takes place?
Define plot
What is what happens in the story?
define theme
What is the message the author is trying to tell the reader?
A character trait used to describe Sam
What is shy?
example of a setting
What is a school, ice cream shop, marathon race, movies,beach, etc?
the climax of the story
What is Tom finding the hole in the wall where Sam lives and leaving a piece of cheese?
What is being a good friend?
A character trait used to describe Tom
What is loyal?
the setting of the story
What is the library?
the exposition of the story
What the author describing Sam and the writers and illustrators club?
provide an example of how Tom is a good friend to Sam
What is leaving cheese and crackers for him or not telling the writers group he is a mouse?
The main character of the story
Who is Sam?
Sam's hiding place in the story
What is underneath the bookshelves, around the baseboard in a hole in the wall?
describe the falling action
What is Mrs. Forrester reading Tom and Sam's story aloud to the group?
other theme examples
What is kindness, hard work, determination, etc?
The supporting characters of the story
Who is Tom and Mrs. Forrester?
Define the resolution
What is Sam writing his own story about friends?