Vocabulary
What are character traits?
Words that describe how a character acts.
What is theme?
A message, lesson or moral of a story.
What is a stanza?
A chunk or paragraph in a poem.
Name a character trait to describe Sistine from The Tiger Rising.
Bossy, sassy, in charge, mean, rude, mad
What does SWBST stand for?
Somebody, wanted, but, so, then
What does custom mean if you are going to customize something?
Create something specifically for someone.
What is a theme of The Boy Who Cried Wolf?
Don't lie to others, because people will not trust you when you really need help.
What is a verse?
A line or sentence in a poem.
Name a character trait to describe Rob from The Tiger Rising.
Sad, lonely, bullied, shy, quiet
Summarize the book Brave Irene using SWBST.
Somebody- Irene
Wanted- to deliver the dress for her mother
But- there was a snow storm
So-she kept going through the winter storm, she lost, the dress,
Then- she made it to the lady who bought the dress and delivered the dress
What does mangled mean?
A tangled mess.
What is a theme of Brave Irene?
Never give up, determination, be brave, courage
What type of poem doesn't rhyme?
Free Verse
Name a character trait to describe Wesley in Weslandia.
Smart, alone, creative, determined, different
Summarize the book Smoky Night using SWBST.
Somebody- Daniel
Wanted- to get out of the building on fire
But- he lost his cat
So- they went to the shelter and Ms. Kim lost her cat as well
Then- the firefighter brought both cats to the shelter, mom and Ms. Kim realized they had more in common then they thought
What does sequence of events mean?
Putting events in a story in order.
What is a theme of Salt in his Shoes?
Believe in yourself, work hard, never give up, practice
What is a rhyming poem called?
Lyrical
Name a character trait to describe Trisha from Thank You, Mr. Falker.
Sad, upset, shy, quiet, lonely, hard working
Summarize Thank You, Mr. Falker using SWBST.
Somebody- Trisha
Wanted- to learn to read
But- it was really hard for her, kids made fun of her, she felt dumb
So- Mr. Falker her teacher worked with her
Then- Trisha learned how to read
What is a narrator?
A person who tells a story.
What is a theme in the book Smoky Night?
Acceptance, differences, friendship
What is meter?
The number of syllables in a verse or stanza.
Name a character trait to describe yourself and give an example to prove it.
Answers will vary.
Summarize the book Fly Away Home using SWBST.
Somebody- Andrew the boy
Wanted- to live in a home and not the airport
But- his mother passed away and they didn't have money for a home
So- His father and him tried to blend in at the airport and earn money to buy a house
Then- Andrew and his dad still were living at the airport, but Andrew had hope he would fly away home like the bird in the airport