Sizzling Synonyms
A summer synonym for cool that also means exciting or trendy?
What is "hot"?
This genre often includes a problem/conflict and solution/resolution, characters, and a plot.
What is "fiction"?
“The blazing sun made the sand scorching, so I danced across it like a hot potato.”
What is "very hot"?
The part of the plot that includes the most suspense and action?
What is the "climax"?
This Dr. Seuss book teaches environmental responsibility and features a fuzzy orange guy.
What is "The Lorax"?
A synonym for lazy that describes how you might feel lying on the beach.
Possible Answers:
- sluggish
- lethargic
- slothful
- idle
A beach ghost story would most likely fall under this genre.
What is "horror", "mystery", or "fantasy"?
“The cacophony of fireworks startled the dog.”
What is "a loud, jarring noise"?
On a summer road trip, the car breaks down, leading to the story’s main problem.
What is the "conflict"?
This popular character never grows up and lives in Neverland.
Hint: It's also Ms. Acord's favorite book.
Who is "Peter Pan"?
A synonym for vacation that starts with the letter “H”, commonly used in Europe?
What is “holiday”?
A factual book about ocean animals is part of this genre.
What is "nonfiction" or “informational”?
“Jonah felt melancholy as the summer ended — no more sleeping in or swimming.”
What is "sad"?
When a story ties up all loose ends at the end of a summer mystery novel.
What is the "solution" or "resolution"?
This book series features a boy going to Camp Half-Blood each summer.
What is "Percy Jackson"?
A synonym for “parched”.
Possible Responses:
- thirsty
- dehydrated
- dry
A book set in a futuristic summer with robot lifeguards.
What is "science fiction"? Also, possibly "dystopian".
“After a long hike, they were famished and ready to eat everything at the picnic.”
What is "extremely hungry"?
The exposition of a story?
What is the beginning where characters and setting are introduced?
In this classic book four siblings discover a magical world through a wardrobe.
What is "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe"?
A synonym for “adventure” that also means a journey with excitement and risk?
Possible Responses:
- quest
- expedition
- escapade
- excursion
This genre is full of suspense and will keep you reading under your beach umbrella to find out what happens.
What is "thriller" or "mystery"?
“We stopped at a quaint ice cream shack — it was small, old-fashioned, and adorable.”
What is "charming" or "old fashioned"?
The rising action includes a shark sighting. The climax might be this.
What is "the boat stops working" or "a shark attack"?
Name one novel you read this year and describe it in exactly six words.
Student’s choice — must be creative and accurate!