Characters/Setting
What do you call the main character? (The "good guy," the one we're all rooting for)
Protagonist
What do you call a conflict that happens inside your mind? (Being stressed about a test)
Internal conflict
Susie broke a glass. She was afraid to tell her mom, but she knew it would be worse to lie. When she told her mom, her mom thanked her for telling the truth. What is the theme of this short story?
Tell the truth
I woke up this morning and looked outside my window.
1st person
What do we call the beginning of a story? (Where we learn about the characters and setting)
What do we call the force that goes against the protagonist? (The "bad guy")
Antagonist
What do you call a conflict that is happening between a character and something/someone else?
External conflict
Susie's friend asked to copy her answers during a test. Susie said yes. The teacher caught them, and they both got a zero. What is the theme of this short story?
Don't cheat
You walked over to your friend's house for a movie night.
2nd person
What do we call the part of a story where we learn about the conflict? (Hint: going up the mountain, two words)
Rising Action
Who is the main antagonist in Harry Potter?
Voldemort
Susie wants to eat an entire chocolate cake but she is worried it'll make her sick. What type of conflict is this?
Internal
Susie's friend broke her leg and couldn't go to the dance. Susie stayed home with her and had a movie night. Susie's friend was so happy. What is the theme of this short story?
Being a good friend/ friendship
I am so excited that my family is taking me to Toronto!
1st person
What do we call the most exciting part of a story?
Climax
What are the three parts of a setting?
Place, Time, Environment
Susie and Sally yelled at each other after school. What type of conflict is this?
External
Susie broke her leg but still went to support her soccer team. What is the theme behind this story?
To be supportive/ being a good teammate
Susie was so nervous for her hockey game. She really wanted to score a goal.
3rd person L
What do we call the part of a story where we see the results from the climax? (Hint: going down the mountain, two words)
Falling Action
What is the main setting for Home Alone?
It is winter, several years ago, inside a house.
Susie is walking home across Williamson Lake when all of a sudden the ice breaks and she falls through. She has to fight her way to the edge of the lake. This is an external conflict known as character vs. __________
nature!
Susie's friends asked her to hang out, but she had a big test to study for. She stayed home to study and got an A+ on her test. What is the theme of this short story?
Making good choices/ being responsible
While Susie was at home getting ready for the game, Sally was at her own house getting ready to go cheer on her friend.
3rd person O