Vocabulary
A word meaning "difficult or hardship"
Adversity
The beginning of a story where characters and settings are introduced.
Exposition
A comparison using “like” or “as.”
Simile
The underlying message or lesson in a story is called the…
Theme
What does it mean to “cite text evidence”?
To quote or paraphrase specific parts of the text to support an answer or claim.
The ability to recover quickly from setbacks.
Resillience
The turning point of the story is called...
Climax
Which figurative language device is this? — “The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification
What is summarizing?
give a brief statement of the main points of (something).
Which of these is better evidence?
a) “I think the character was sad.”
b) “The text says, ‘Tears rolled down his face.’”
b) “The text says, ‘Tears rolled down his face.’”
Something that blocks progress.
Obstacle
Place these narrative story elements in order: climax, exposition, resolution, rising action, falling action
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution
Identify the metaphor:
a) Her smile was sunshine.
b) The ball bounced.
a) Her simile was sunshine.
What is the theme of Unit 1?
Testing Our Limits / Facing Challenges / Perseverance
Write a one-sentence claim about a character, and back it up with a quote.
Student-generated: Example — Claim: The character showed courage. Evidence: “He faced the cliff without hesitation.”
A great victory or achievement.
Triumph
In Unit 1, name one challenge a character faced and how they responded.
Answers may vary.
Write your own example of personification.
Answers may vary.
How do predictions help a reader better understand the story?
Predictions guide understanding and can be confirmed or revised as events unfold, improving comprehension.
Why is it important to include both a claim and evidence in your writing?
Claims state your point; evidence proves it, making your answer credible.
Use the word "perseverance" in your own sentence.
Answers may vary
Explain how the climax and resolution are different, using an example.
Climax = turning point of maximum tension; Resolution = how the story ends and conflicts are resolved.
Explain how figurative language can change the mood or meaning of a story.
It creates imagery, emotion, or emphasizes ideas, affecting how the reader feels and interprets the story.
Choose one Unit 1 text: What was the main idea, and how did the author show it through details?
Student-generated example: e.g., Main idea = resilience is important; details = character actions, challenges faced, outcome.
Essay Practice — How did a character in Unit 1 show resilience? Give two pieces of evidence.
Student-generated: Example — Character faced danger but kept going; evidence 1: “He didn’t give up despite the storm.” Evidence 2: “He found a solution after failing the first time.”