Character
Setting
Conflict
Plot
Theme/Big ideas
100
The "good guy" in the story. The plot revolves around this type of character.
What is the PROTAGONIST?
100
Where the story happens
What is the Place?
100
Problem with another character
What is character vs. character
100
The part of the story where the setting and characters (and maybe the problem) are introduced.
What is the exposition?
100
General topics in a story or text
What are BIG IDEAS?
200
The "Bad Guy" in a story. Person, thing or force working against the protagonist
What is the Antagonist?
200
When the story happens (past, present, future)
What is the time?
200
problem a the protagonist has with laws or beliefs of a group
What is Character vs. Society?
200
part of the story where tension builds as the protagonist attempts to solve the the problem
What are the RISING EVENTS?
200
Some of the big ideas in "Priscilla and the Wimps"
What are: courage, overcoming obstacles, etc
300
The Protagonist in the "The Pigs"
Who is The Wolf
300
The setting of "The True Story of the Three Pigs"
What is "Once Upon a Time" and in a land "far far away" (at the pig's houses, etc)
300
Problem the Protagonist has with a force of nature
What is Character vs. Nature?
300
The turning point in the story where the tension or problem is at its WORST! Leads to the resolution
What is the CLIMAX?
300
The author's message in a story (a lesson they want the readers to learn)
What is the THEME?
400
An Antagonist in the "The Three Pigs"
Who is the Pigs or the Police
400
Describe the Setting in "Priscilla and the Wimps"
What is the past (time) and at school (place)
400
the protagonist has an issue deciding what to do, or what choices to make
What is character vs. self
400
The conclusion to the story. The problem is solved (if it is not, there is an explanation)
What is the RESOLUTION?
400
A possible theme in "Priscilla and the Wimps"
What is "it is always important to stand up for what you believe in"
500
The Antagonist in "The Wizard of Oz"
Who is The Wicked Witch of the West?
500
Describe the Setting (Time and Place) in "The Wizard of Oz"
What is Oz, past
500
The type (or types) of conflict in "The Wizard of Oz"
What are: - Character vs. Character (the Wicked Witch of the West is after Dorothy) - Character vs. Self (Dorothy and friends have it within themselves to acheive what they want-going home, a heart, brain, courage)
500
Events following the Climax where the author ties up loose ends
What are the FALLING EVENTS?
500
Name a possible theme in "The Lorax"
What is: Save the environment while it is still here, greed can lead to destruction, care for the planet and protect it
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