Vocabulary 1
What is characterization?
Words we use to describe people.
What is internal conflict? What is external conflict?
Internal - Conflict inside someones head; they are fighting with their emotions, feelings, or trauma.
External - Conflict with two or more people; conflict with society/discrimination
What are the 5 W's?
Who
When
Where
What
Why
When a person feels empowered, they feel they have the power to make changes. Which person feels empowered?
A. Frank feels he cannot do anything to change his life.
B. Marta feels sad and tired.
C. Sam feels she can help her community and make it better.
C. Ana feels she can help her community and make it better.
Marginalization happens when people do not have power or not treated equally. Which is an example of marginalization?
A. Everyone in the class gets a turn to speak.
B. A group of students is not allowed to join the club because they are new.
C. A team works together to include everyone.
B. A group of students is not allowed to join the club because they are new.
When we 1st read a text, what information should we look for?
The 5 W's
Which line is an example of dialogue?
A. The teacher walked into the classroom.
B. “Let’s go to the park,” said Carla.
C. It was a cold and windy day.
D. The story takes place in summer.
B. “Let’s go to the park,” said Carla.
Which sentence shows characterization?
A. “The story takes place in a big city.”
B. “Alma always helps her friends, even when she is busy.”
C. “It was raining hard outside, so Tommy ran.”
D. “The story has ten chapters about Alice.”
B. “Alma always helps her friends, even when she is busy.”
What are the 3 parts our paragraphs should have?
Claim
Evidence
Explanation/Reasoning
What is foreshadowing?
Which shows sympathy?
A. Taylor ignores her friend’s problem.
B. María helps her friend who is crying.
C. Kenny tells his friend it’s not important.
B. María helps her friend who is crying.
In writing, an argument is when you give reasons to support your opinion. Which is an argument?
A. “School should start later because students need more sleep.”
B. “I like pizza because its my favorite meal.”
C. “Today is Monday. Tomorrow is Tuesday.”
A. “School should start later because students need more sleep.”
Who is optimistic?
A. Rosa thinks she will do well on the test if she studies.
B. Diego thinks he will fail no matter what.
C. Carla says everything is terrible.
D. Tomás never wants to try again.
A. Rosa thinks she will do well on the test if she studies.
“I don’t want to move,” said Stacy, crossing her arms. Her mom looked at her kindly.
Which literary element do you see the most?
A. Setting
B. Dialogue
C. Central Idea
D. Fiction
B. Dialogue
Why should we read a text two times?
Ms. Becerra will decide if the answers are sufficient.