theme
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.
Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
using text evidence answer this question:
I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to see Earth below.
Who am I?
An astronaut
This is where the story comes to an end and the problem has a solution.
exposition
what pov;
I ran up a steep hill. I was very hot and exhausted. It was a long race, but I was in the lead. I knew if I could keep my pace I would be able to win the race.
1st person POV
TRUE or FALSE:
A well written theme statement includes character's names and the author.
false
using text evidence answer this question:
They weren't on the hook by the door and they weren't by her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she'd worn the day before, but they weren't there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn't leave soon.
What is Alison looking for?
Her keys
Which part of a story's plot builds or complicates the central conflict?
Rising Action
what pov;
Even though the class is loquacious, you must focus on the assignment so you can do well on the test. Your hard work will pay off in the end.
2nd person POV
Read the text below:
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
Be persistent
Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week. Tiffany had not studied very hard for the test, and she was worried about her grade. Her teacher handed Tiffany her test. Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.
It is likely that:
Tiffany earned a bad grade on the test.
Which part of a story's plot shows the point of greatest tension and/or marks a turning point?
Climax
What point of view uses the word
he?
3rd person POV
TRUE or FALSE:
A theme should be a statement, not just one word.
true
Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling.
Excited
Which part of a story's plot shows the final outcome?
Resolution
what pov;
Our class has to take FSA reading on Monday and Tuesday. We review every single day and I'd say we are prepared for the test.
1st person POV
the subject or topic
Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.
Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.
delete