Inferences
Charlotte spread her large, flowered beach towel on the firm sand. She rubbed a layer of suntan lotion on her skin. Then she lay down and opened a copy of her favorite novel to read. Her eyes became heavy so she soon fell asleep in the warm sun. When she woke up, her back felt hot and painful.
How did Charlotte get a sun burn? 1. She was in the sun too long. 2. She used too much suntan lotion. 3. She didn't use enough suntan lotion. 4. She was reading a book.
1. She was in the sun too long.
While polar bears appear white, their fur is actually colorless.
Main Idea
True or False - A synonym for theme would be "life lesson".
True
The first part of the plot where the characters, setting, and basic situation are revealed.
Exposition
William and Jane went on a hike. They used ropes and special equipment to climb higher and higher. When they got to the top, they rested and looked all around. Being so high up, it was an amazing sight! Where are William and Jane? 1. in a valley 2. by a stream 3. on a mountain 4. on a hill
3. on a mountain
Harriet Tubman risked her life to help free countless other slaves. Rather than remaining in the safety of the North, Tubman made it her mission to rescue her family and others living in slavery. After laws changed, the Underground Railroad was changed to lead directly to Canada. Tubman later became a spy. What detail supports, "Harriet Tubman risked her life to help free countless other slaves"?
Rather than remaining in the safety of the North, Tubman made it her mission to rescue her family and others living in slavery.
True or False - "Big idea" would be a synonym for theme.
True
Events that follow the climax and move the conflict towards a resolution.
Falling Action
It was 98 degrees outside. Derek and his father were running some errands. They had just finished grocery shopping, but had to run into the dry cleaners to pick up a suit. As Derek got out of the car, his father asked him to leave his window open a crack.
Why do you think Derek's dad told Derek to leave the window open a bit? 1. Derek was staying in the car. 2. Someone might want to drop coins in the car. 3. It was freezing outside. 4. He wanted to let some air into the car.
He wanted to let some air into the car.
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's. The 363-mile-canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. When the canal opened in 1825, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State. Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies the 363 miles. Which sentence is the main idea of the paragraph?
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's.
Which of the following is a theme example.
A.)You will never make a shot that you don't take.
B.) risking
C.) cleaning is good
A.)You will never make a shot that you don't take.
The most exciting or intense part of the story; a turning point.
Climax
Melanie was doing her homework. She kept busy but she kept looking at her watch. When it was 6:00, she smiled. She put her homework down. She went into the living room and picked up the remote.
Why did Melanie smile when it was 6:00? 1. She found the remote. 2. It was time for her mom to come home from work. 3. A sad news report was coming on. 4. Her favorite TV show was on.
4. Her favorite TV show was on.
While his impact on American government is well documented, what is often overlooked is the way Theodore Roosevelt influenced the way Americans speak English.
Main Idea
One winter, a monkey found a snake stiff and frozen. The monkey felt sorry for the snake and so he picked the snake up and held it to his chest to try to warm it. The snake was quickly revived by the warmth, and because of its instincts, bit the monkey with all its might. What is the theme?
A Even though you have good intentions, others may not
B Don't hold snakes close to your chest.
C Snakes are dangerous.
A.) Even though you have good intentions, others may not
This is where loose ends of the plot are tied up and conflicts are resolved.
Resolution
My friend Tommy and I started to hang around an older girl in the neighborhood. This girl liked to make trouble. She wanted to do something interesting. She took out some matches and began to light some small sticks and burn some small things. Now, my dad was a fireman, and I have to tell you that I did not like what she was doing.
What was the problem with the older girl?
She was dangerous.
Honeybees form large hives. There are thousands of bees in a hive. One bee is the queen. She lays the eggs. Some bees gather nectar and pollen from flowers to make honey. Other bees protect the hive. Some bees keep the hive clean. Still other bees help the queen. Each bee has a special job to do in the bee hive. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Each bee has a special job to do in the bee hive.
Mr. Pig and Mr. Dog were hanging out at the food court of the animal shopping mall. Mr. Pig was eating a huge feast of pizza and drinking a large jug of fruit punch and Mr. Dog was watching him eat. "Hey, Mr. Pig. If you give me a slice of your pizza, I'll let you have the next bone I find." Mr. Pig declined, even though it hurt his stomach to eat the last three slices of pizza. "I'm sorry, Mr. Dog," Mr. Pig said, "but I paid for this pizza and it's all mine." Mr. Dog sighed and waited for Mr. Pig to finish, and then they left the animal mall together. On the way out, a hunter spotted them and gave chase. Mr. Pig normally could have escaped the hunter but since he was weighed down by such a large meal, Mr. Pig collapsed and the hunter killed him. Mr. Dog easily escaped. Later that night while returning to the scene, Mr. Dog caught the scent of something delicious and began digging around a trash can. He found a large ham bone with lots of meat and marrow still stuck to the bone. Mr. Dog happily ate. What is the theme?
a. Watch out for danger
b. Treat others the way you want to be treated
c. It is better to share than to be greedy.
c.) It is better to share than to be greedy.
The main part of the story that moves the plot along with complications, twists, and turns.
Rising Action