Point of View(POV)
What point of view is this passage written in?
As the hour hand struck midnight, I knew I had to leave immediately. If I wasn't home soon, the magic would wear off, and I am too embarrassed to let the Prince see me like this.
1st Person Point of View
What is the "turning point" on the Plot Diagram called?
What is THEME?
The message an author delivers through a piece of writing
What is characterization?
The way a writer develops a character (character/personality traits)
What are the 3 types of Author's Purpose.
(DAILY DOUBLE)
Entertain
Inform
Persuade
What point of view is this passage written in?
Amanda sat at the edge of the field and watched her opponents practice as she was putting on her cleats. She worried about the game as she saw them score goal after goal with ease. This game is important to her, and she has to win in order to get that scholarship.
3rd Person POV
What three things are introduced in the EXPOSITION of a story?
Characters
Setting
Conflict
What is the difference between a story’s theme and its main idea?
Theme- lesson learned from a passage
Main Idea- the central idea/topic of a story
What are two of the things to look for in a character to determine his/her personality?
Speech, thoughts and feelings, actions, and what other characters say/think.
What is inferencing?
Inferencing is the answer or conclusion that you draw based on background knowledge, text evidence, and reasoning.
What unique ideas are revealed in 1st person point of view?
(DAILY DOUBLE)
The character’s inner thoughts and feelings
When is the THEME of a story usually revealed to the reader?
In the RESOLUTION.
What is one THEME of the story “Eleven”?
It’s okay to feel lots of emotions as you get older that feel like “younger” feelings.
How do other characters in the story respond to or treat this character, and what does that show about who the character is?
The character’s actions and words reveal how they think and feel.
Metaphors
Similes
Hyperboles
Personification
Based on the passage, what is the character’s perspective (point of view on this topic)?
I can’t believe I got detention after school for something I didn’t even do! Ms. Flowers didn’t let me explain my side at all—she’s so unfair. I know she just doesn’t like me because I always say her math class is boring.
The character believes he/she is being treated unfairly by his teacher and also doesn’t enjoy the subject math.
What is the purpose of the rising action in a story, and how does it affect the reader?
The purpose of the rising action is to show the events that build suspense and make the story more exciting.
Lila wanted to win the art contest more than anything. She stayed up late, skipped breaks, and didn’t let her friends help. On the day of the contest, her painting was beautiful, but she was too tired to enjoy it. She realized that working with others and taking care of herself mattered more than winning.
What is the main lesson or message the author wants the reader to learn from this story?
The theme of the story is that teamwork and balance are more important than winning at all costs.
What strategy can we use to make inferences about the character?
STEAL
What is the purpose of the following passage?
The circus clowns tumbled across the stage, making the audience roar with laughter. Bright lights and music filled the tent, keeping everyone excited.The show was created to entertain the crowd and make them smile.
Entertain
I look down at my watch, realizing Jon is late. If he doesn’t make it home on time, he’ll ruin the surprise party for Mom. I know he’ll feel so guilty and would never forgive himself if he misses this. Ugh. Jon does this every year! I knew I couldn’t trust him.
How does 1st person point of view impact this story? In 1st person POV, the reader understands...
In 1st person POV, the reader understands how frustrated the narrator is with Jon for being late.
For years, Penelope dreaded having to tell her parents about her real goals and dreams. She could just picture their angry faces. One afternoon, she decided that lying to her parents about her future wouldn’t help her situation. She told her parents her plan, and like she thought, they were upset. She refused to back down from her wishes and made a demand- either her parents accept her, or she steps down as Princess. Her parents reluctantly agreed to her wish.
What is the Climax and Resolution?
Climax- Penelope decides to tell her parents
Resolution- She gives the ultimatum and her parents accept her
How do the character’s struggles and choices help reveal the theme of the story?
The character’s struggles show that even when things are hard, they keep trying instead of giving up. Their choice to stay determined reveals the theme that perseverance can lead to success.
Craig is a football player training over the summer for next season. (2) The coach demands that all athletes come in at 6:00am to lift weights until 8:00 am, when practice begins. (3) Craig arrives each morning at 5:00am to start his day with a run on the track.
Which sentence most clearly shows that Craig is hard-working?
Sentence 3
Which Figurative Language is being shown on the passage below.
The wind whispered through the trees, as if it had a secret to tell. The sun smiled down on the playground, warming the children’s faces. Even the swings seemed to sigh when no one was playing on them.
Personification.