Academic Vocabulary
Someone who tells the story.
Narrator
P.I.E stands for...
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
The setting of this excerpt is __________
We were having music class, but we couldn't keep our minds on the teacher's directions.
Possible answers:
Music class
School
A central idea is a life _______ or advice
lesson
Told from this point of view the author uses pronouns such as: I, me, my, myself, mine, and we (me+you).
First person point-of-view
The conversation between two or more characters in a story.
Example from Red Scarf Girl
"Come on. Try again!" shouted the taller of the two.
"Put one end on the curb. Stomp on it. That's bound to work," someone suggested.
"Good idea!"
Dialogue
When an author's purpose is to entertain, there are other synonyms that might be used to tell us the purpose such as:
a) illustrate, emphasize, or provide interest
b) use facts, explain, or educate
c) convince, argue, or give opinion.
Correct Answer:
a) illustrate, emphasize, or provide interest
How does the setting of the Cultural Revolution impact the scene regarding the fourolds and things of the past being destroyed?
a) It causes Ji-li to transform to a destructive and angry teenager.
b) It causes Ji-li to witness people damage old signs of shopkeepers and crowds encouraging the behaviors.
c) It causes Ji-li to feel sadden and traumatized by those being hurt by the actions of people in Communist party
b) It causes Ji-li to witness people damage old signs of shopkeepers and crowds encouraging the behaviors.
Give an example of advice adults give you about life.
*Respect your elders
*Revenge isn't a good idea
*Mind your own business
*Strive for success
In doubt, ask Mrs. Camp
The point-of-view in which the narrator tells the story in the excerpt below:
I looked at An Yi to see if she would like to join me, but while I was hestitating, the board became fully occupied. Hips and shoulders bumped. We all laughed
First person
The author's reason or intent for writing which can mainly be categorized in 1 of 3 ways: Persuade, Inform, and Entertain.
Author's Purpose
Read the excerpt:
With my red scarf, the emblem of the Young Pioneers, tied around my neck and my hear bursting with joy, I achieved and grew everyday until that fateful year, 1966.
How does the author use a descriptive text structure to convey their purpose?
a) It contrasts the challenges of being a student to being a family member
b) It explains why Ji-li's was part of the Young Pioneers.
c) It emphasizes that Ji-li was so proud to be a part of the Young Pioneers, but it caused a major change in her life.
d) It illustrates the consequences that Ji-li suffered of going against the Communist Party
c) It emphasizes that Ji-li was so proud to be a part of the Young Pioneers, but it caused a major change in her life.
Read the excerpt:
We were having music class, but we couldn't keep our minds on the teacher's directions. The old black pump orgran wheezed and squeaked as impatiently as we did. Just then Principal Long appeared at the door. She walked in, looking less serious than usual and behind her was a stranger.
How does the setting help develop the plot?
a) It causes Ji-li to be more excited about the interruption of a special guest
b) It causes Ji-li to join the Young Pioneers with some doubt and confusion
c) It causes Ji-li to feel aggravated about school
d) It causes Ji-li to finally become more hardworking.
a) It causes Ji-li to be more excited about the interruption of a special guest
Select TWO phrases from passage that support the central idea that it is important to make family proud.
PASSAGE:
I was happy because I was always loved and respected. I was proud because I was able to excel and always expected to succeed. I was trusting too. I never doubted what I was told.
* I was able to excel
* I was expected to succeed
Select 2 phrases from the excerpt that best supports that Ji-li understood the new severe rules regarding fourolds.
The man made his way out of the crowd, his cut pants flapping.
Someone chuckled, "He'll have holes in his socks when he gets home."
I watched the crowd disperse. The students walked proudly down the street.
Ji-yun tugged on my arm. "Come on. It's over."
I took her hand and we headed home in silence. "That poor guy," I finally said. "He should have known better to dress that way, I'd just die if somebody cut my pants open in front of everybody like that."
MUST HAVE PICKED 2 phrases.
Answers:
"He should have known better"
"I'd just die if somebody cut my pants open in front of everybody."
How the narrator sees the story. The story can be told in the voice of first person, second person, or third person.
Point of View
Select the descriptive phrases that support the answer that the imagery emphasizes that Ji-li was so proud to be a part of the Young Pioneers.
Read the excerpt:
With my red scarf, the emblem of the Young Pioneers, tied around my neck, and my heart bursting with joy, I achieved and grew everyday until that fateful year, 1966
*my heart bursting
*my red scarf the emblem of Young Pioneers
What is the mood being conveyed by the setting when Ji-li in a hurry to share news with her family about being selected to audition at school for Liberation Army and trips down the stairs in her apartment?
a) joy and optimism
b) fateful and emblem
c) silly and clumsy
a) joy and optimism
Read this section:
"I want to do it. I want to try. What will I tell Prinicipal Long? And my classmates?" I wailed.
"Maybe we should let her try." Grandma looked at Dad.
Dad stood up, heaving a sigh. "This is for her own good. What if she passes the audition and can't pass the political background investigation? Then everyone will know the family has a political problem." Dad's voice grew louder.
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Select two central ideas that are contrasted in this section:
a) Government control can greatly impact freedom
b) Education is necessary
c) Protecting family is important
d) Obey your principal
a) Government control can greatly impact freedom
c) Protecting family is important
Select from the excerpt the section that is most clearly written in 1st person point-of-view.
a)The man made his way out of the crowd, his cut pants flapping.
b)Someone chuckled, "He'll have holes in his socks when he gets home."
c) I watched the crowd disperse. The students walked proudly down the street.
d) Ji-yun tugged on my arm. "Come on. It's over."
c) I watched the crowd disperse. The students walked proudly down the street.
Also referred to as a main belief or central belief
Central idea
How does the author use a descriptive text structure to convey the purpose?
a) It contrasts the challenges of being a student to being a sister
b) It explains why Ji-li's sibling was with her.
c) It demonstrates the difficulty of the rules placed on society of conforming or fitting in.
d) It illustrates the consequences that Ji-li suffered of going against the Communist Party
c) It demonstrates the difficulty of the rules placed on society of conforming or fitting in.
How does the setting of the Cultural Revolution develop Ji-li's character in the text? (R.1.1)
a) It causes Ji-li to begin rebelling against rules established by Chairman Mao.
b) It causes Ji-li to join the Young Pioneer as a way to protect her family from the Communist party.
c) It causes Ji-li to feel isolated from her family when her dad tells her she can't audition or try out for Liberation Army.
d) It causes Ji-li to transform into a hard working student and be recognized for her talent and effort.
c) It causes Ji-li to feel isolated from her family when her dad tells her she can't audition or try out for Liberation Army.
Read this section:
The man made his way out of the crowd, his cut pants flapping.
Someone chuckled, "He'll have holes in his socks when he gets home."
I watched the crowd disperse. The students walked proudly down the street.
Ji-yun tugged on my arm. "Come on. It's over."
I took her hand and we headed home in silence. "That poor guy," I finally said. "He should have known better to dress that way, I'd just die if somebody cut my pants open in front of everybody like that."
Select two ways the central ideas is developed in the passage:
a) Using descriptive narration
b) Using dialogue between characters
c) Using foreshadowing to hint at future events
d) Using rhetorical questions to reflect his thoughts
MUST PICK 2!!!
Correct answers:
a) Using descriptive narration
b) Using dialogue between characters
Read the excerpt:
The man made his way out of the crowd, his cut pants flapping.
Someone chuckled, "He'll have holes in his socks when he gets home."
I watched the crowd disperse. The students walked proudly down the street.
Ji-yun tugged on my arm. "Come on. It's over."
I took her hand and we headed home in silence. "That poor guy," I finally said. "He should have known better to dress that way, I'd just die if somebody cut my pants open in front of everybody like that."
How does first person point-of-view help the reader understand Ji's feelings about the event?
a) It allows the reader to see the action of the man after the crowd cut his pants.
b) It allows the reader to understand why Ji-li went with her sibling.
c) It allows the reader to understand how the crowd reacted to the event Ji-li was witnessing.
d) It allows the reader to see Ji-li's realization of the shame and humiliation of wearing fashion that was considered fourolds.
d) It allows the reader to see Ji-li's realization of the shame and humiliation of wearing fashion that was considered fourolds.