Main Idea
Reading Strategies
Conflict
Characterization
Mystery
100
The most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about
What is Main Idea?
100
It’s always a good idea to think about what you read, before you read it! What is going to happen next?
What is predicting?
100
A situation in which two characters have opposing desires or interests. The typical scenario is a conflict between the protagonist and antagonist.
What is man vs man conflict?
100
This type of character is one that does not undergo any changes
What is a static character?
100
The First Part Last is an example of this type of sequencing in literature
What is non-linear sequencing?
200
Additional details that support the topic sentence in a paragraph. They let the reader understand and learn more about the main idea. These details can be reasons, descriptions, examples, explanations or comparisons.
What are supporting details?
200
We can use these to figure out unknown vocabulary words.
What are context clues?
200
This conflict develops from a protagonist’s inner struggles, and may depend on a character trying to decide between good and evil or overcome self-doubts.
What is man vs self conflict?
200
The leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work.
What is a protagonist?
200
A main character in a story who encounters conflict and is changed by it. These types of characters are extremely realistic. They behave and speak in a "real life" manner.
What is a round character?
300
In Africa, music is usually performed outdoors. There is spontaneous music making as well as performances by social and music groups at ceremonies and feasts. There is no musical notation (written music). African music tradition, like folklore and history, is transmitted orally. Music is a social activity in which almost everyone participates. Clearly, African music has several interesting characteristics.
What is Main Idea? The main idea is that African American music has several interesting characteristics!
300
Mr. R was running late this morning. He had a meeting so he couldn’t get the classroom ready on time. His facial expression didn’t look happy. I think he might be frustrated. I can figure out how he is feeling by thinking about what I know and what happened to Mr. R!
What is making an inference?
300
In this type of conflict, a character is tormented by natural forces such as storms or animals.
What is man vs nature conflict?
300
This type of characterization TELLS the audience what the personality of the character is.
What is direct characterization?
300
These types of characters are two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work.
What is a flat character?
400
Is it an ant, you wonder, or a termite? Ants resemble termites, but they are quite different and can be easily distinguished. In contrast to termites, ants are usually dark in color, are hard bodied, and have constriction between the thorax and abdomen. Also, ants and termites belong to different orders.
What is the main idea? The main idea is that ants resemble termites, but they are quite different and can be easily distinguished!
400
After we read, it is important to give a brief statement of the main points and ideas.
What is summarizing?
400
In this type of conflict, the character stands at odds with societal norms and realizes the necessity to work against these norms.
What is man vs society conflict?
400
A character, group of characters, institution, or concept that opposes the protagonist.
What is antagonist?
400
Literature written by authors who chose to reflect on the realities of the world. Often times, a piece of contemporary fiction contains characters that would be behave the way most readers would.
What is contemporary fiction?
500
When you listen to a speech, can it help you to focus on the speaker's strengths and weaknesses? By closely observing and listening to people when they give speeches, you can learn a great deal that will make you a more successful speaker. If the speaker is not effective, try to determine why. If he or she is effective, try to pick out techniques you can use in your own speeches. If the speaker is ineffective, avoid the errors the person made.
What is the main idea? The main idea is that by closely observing and listening to people when they give speeches, you can learn a great deal that will make you a more successful speaker!
500
These are all aspects of a characters personality. We can identify use adjectives to describe a character!
What are character traits?
500
An alcoholic struggling to abstain from liquor
What is man vs self conflict?
500
The process by which the writer shows the character's personality through speech, actions and appearance.
What is indirect characterization?
500
A literary or dramatic character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude:
What is Dynamic Character?
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