Story Elements
Narrative Writing
Figurative Language
Plot Structure
Holes
Just For Fun! :)
100
What are the three types of Point of View POV
1st, 2nd, 3rd
100
Define the term "personal narrative"
A personal narrative is a story based on true, specific event that happened to you. A personal narrative often includes a reflection after explaining the true event.
100
Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.
A simile directly compares two things using like or as. A metaphor indirectly compares two things without using like or as.
100
What are the six parts of plot structure?
Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
100
What was the name of Elya Yelnat's first love?
Meyra Menke
100
Science Question!
What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury!
200
What is a character trait?
A character trait is a quality or attribute that makes up a person's overall character. Character traits can be physical, emotional, or mental.
200
Explain the difference between fiction and non-fiction.
Fiction is a fake or "un-true" story. Non-fiction is a story based on true events.
200
Explain what a hyperbole is.
A hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration.
200
Define the term "plot."
Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, and how those events are presented to the reader.
200
Who are the three adults at camp green lake? Briefly describe each of are their jobs?
The Warden, Mr. Sir, Mr. Pendanski
200
Pop Culture Question: Name 5 of the brands represented below by their logos!
PBS, ABC, Apple, Addidas, Mcdonalds, Nike, Messaging, Google Chrome, Windows, Android, Motorola, Pepsi, Google, Instagram, Bluetooth
300
What does "mood" mean when talking about books/stories.
In ELA "mood" is that way a story makes you feel or the emotions in creates in the reader.
300
Define the term "chronological order"
When events are told in time order. These events are often organized as "beginning, middle, and end"
300
The following sentence shows an example of what type of figurative language:
"A snow was a blanket covering the ground"
A metaphor. The snow is being compared to a blanket!
300
Describe what the main CONFLICT of our current class novel is.
Teacher will decide. Answers may vary depending on what novel the class read!
300
List 8 characters from your class novel. Then, share which of those are the main characters.
Teacher will decide. (Answers may vary depending on novel read)
300
Sports/PE Question: Who won the last NFL Super bowl Championship?
The Kansas City Chiefs!
400
Define the term "setting"
Setting is the where and the when of a story.
400
Define the term "dialogue." Share one rule about correctly formatting dialogue.
Dialogue is conversation between two or more people in a book, play, or movie.
Possible rules to share:
- Dialogue must be in quotation marks ("")
- Capital first letter
- Punctuation inside quotation marks
400
What type of figurative language are the following three examples:
1. If I can't go to the party I'm literally going to die.
2. My life was a rollercoaster- full of ups and downs.
3. The siblings fought like cats and dogs.
1. hyperbole
2. metaphor
3. simile
400
What is typically included during the "Exposition" of a narrative.
Authors will typically introduce the main characters, important background details, and setting.
400
Giving at least three details, share how Stanley and Zero's story's have been connected from the beginning.
The shoes, Madame Zeroni and Elya Yelnats, both went to the same park as a child.
400
Science Question: What is the largest sea animal AND the largest land animal?
Sea: Blue Whale
Land: Elephant
500
What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
Name a protagonist and an antagonist from our class novel!
A protagonist is the HERO of a story, an antagonist is the VILLIAN of a story.
Answers may vary depending on novel read as class!
500
What is an author doing when they are using sensory details to describe a setting? Use one sensory detail to describe your current setting (This classroom!)
Using all 5 senses to create an image in the reader's mind. Sight, Touch, Sound, Smell, Taste.
Answers may vary for the second question- teacher decides!
500
Share a simile to describe the following image!
Teacher will decide!
Possible examples:
The clouds were fluffy like cotton balls floating in the sky.
The waves are as loud as thunder as they crashed on the sand.
500
Explain what the "climax" is in a narrative.
A climax is the turning point of a novel, often when a main character finally faces the conflict head on.
500
Share at least 5 details about the setting of Camp Green Lake. It could be locations/buildings you know are there or general descriptions of the setting.
Possible Answers: warden's cabin, it is extremely hot, many holes, the wreck room, modern day, two oak trees, one hammock, cafeteria, open air showers.
500
Social Studies Question: Name all seven continents!
South America, North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia, Antarctica