Vocabulary
The suffix that means "capable of"
able
This part of the plot diagram includes the high point/ turning point of the story.
Climax
Is this a sentence or a fragment? Explain what is missing if it is a fragment:
"Never ran before"
A fragment - missing subject.
What does it mean to annotate?
It means to take note of important information by adding notes to (a text or diagram), giving explanation or comment.
The sport Ms. Romaine coaches at Lovett.
Lacrosse
The vocabulary word that means "endless"
interminable
The name for the conflict that occurs when a character is at war with themselves.
Character v. Self
Is this a sentence or a fragment? Explain what is missing if it is a fragment:
"The man down the street."
A fragment - missing a verb
The type of characterization that occurs when an author insinuates that a character is a certain way.
Indirect characterization
The name of Ms. Romaine's dogs.
Harper and Kit
A word that means the opposite of "to flow quickly"
trickle
Meghan is really into construction. She wants to buy all kinds of trucks and gets messy playing in dirt. Her classmates, teachers, and parents say that she should not walk around with dirt all over her clothes. What type of conflict is exhibited here?
Character v. society
Is this a sentence or a fragment? Explain what is missing if it is a fragment:
"My mom always calls me on Sundays."
Sentence
This is the main character's name in "First Day Fly."
Nothing. The main character did not have a name. You could refer to him as the narrator.
Ms. Romaine's birthday month.
May
Complete the sentence below using one of our vocabulary words.
I thought the day would be exciting, but it is proving to be rather _____________.
humdrum
This is the moment in the plot that begins the rising action.
Inciting incident
Find the fragment in the mini paragraph.
Roses are red. Violets blue. The poem typed is overused. I think people should make up a new style.
Violets blue. It should be "Violets are blue."
What country is Richard Terere from?
Kenya
Ms. Romaine qualifies as a dual citizen in the US and this country.
England
Write a sentence using the word that means "to pay back". Must spell and use correctly.
Answers may vary.
I was recompensed after all of my hard work cleaning the dishes with a higher allowance.
List all the elements of plot in order.
Exposition, Inciting incident, Rising action, Climax, Falling action, Resolution
Find the sentence fragment in the mini paragraph -
Outside time should be mandatory for all students. Research shows that outside time improves children's moods by reducing stress levels. Important for school. If school is a place that is supposed to be safe, and stress levels are unsafe for students, outside time should be mandatory.
Important for school.
-Missing a subject and verb. What is important for school?
Create your own character analysis paragraph, using a member of your team as inspiration. All paragraphs must be KIND, or you will not receive points. Must include the following:
-Topic sentence that states the person's name and a character trait.
-Evidence
- 2-3 sentences that explain how the evidence supports the character trait.
Answers may vary.
Ms. Romaine received a first place trophy in this sport during middle school.
Bowling