Definitions
Character Traits
Theme
Making Connections
Plot
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What is Plot?
Plot is what happens in the story. It can be the sequence of events and the main problem that drives the story.
100
Give two character traits of Camilla Cream from A Bad Case of Stripes.
Answers will vary, but may include: vain, embarrassed, untruthful, worried about what other's think of her
100
What is one of the themes of Harry Potter?
Possible answers: the importance of friendship, good vs. evil, the power of love
100
What is a text to self connection?
A text to self connection is something that has happened in my life that is related to something that happens in the story.
100
What is the conflict in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing?
The conflict is that Peter's little brother Fudge is his biggest problem.
200
What is Climax?
Climax is the point in the story with the highest level of suspense. It leaves the reader guessing what is going to happen next?!
200
Give two character traits of Peter in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.
Answers will vary but may include: responsible, jealous of attention Fudge gets, helpful
200
What is the theme of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing?
Possible Answers: Growing up, Sibling rivalry
200
What is a text to text connection?
A text to text connection is something that happens that is similar in two stories that I have read.
200
What is the climax in Harry Potter?
When Harry decides to risk everything to try to stop whoever is trying to steal the Sorcerer's Stone. The climax is also when Harry is fighting Quirrel/Voldemort.
300
What is resolution?
Resolution is how things end up. This is where we find out how the conflict (problem) in the story gets solved.
300
Give two character traits for Fudge from Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.
Answers will vary but may include: out of control, a brat, wants to be just like Peter, impulsive
300
Read the Story and Determine the Theme: There once was a boy who kept sheep not far from the village. He would often become bored and to amuse himself he would call out, "Wolf! Wolf," although there was no wolf about. The villagers would stop what they were doing and run to save the sheep from the wolf's jaw. Once they arrived at the pasture, the boy just laughed. The naughty boy played this joke over and over until the villagers tired of him. One day while the boy was watching the sheep, a wolf did come into the fold. The boy cried and cried, "Wolf! Wolf!" No one came. The wolf had a feast of sheep that day.
Possible Answers: Honesty is the best policy, No one believes a liar, Always tell the truth
300
What is a text to world connection?
A text to world connection is when a story talks about something that happens in the world we live in.
300
What is the resolution in A Bad Case of Stripes?
Camilla finally admits she likes lima beans, eats a plate of them, and she returns to normal.
400
What is theme?
Theme is the central message in the story. It is the moral, life lesson, or universal idea that the author wants the reader to learn from the characters in the story.
400
Give two character traits of Hermione Granger from Harry Potter.
Answers will vary but may include: smart, brilliant, hard-working, a good friend, brave, a bookworm
400
Give three examples of themes found in literature
Answers will vary but may include: Kindness Honesty Friendship Growing Up Greed
400
Make a text to self connection with Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.
Answers may vary but may include: my siblings, my pets, a time I worked on a group project, feeling ignored by my parents
400
What is the rising action?
The rising action is when the characters are introduced and the events that lead to the problem (conflict).
500
What is setting?
Setting is when, where and/or in what environment a story takes place.
500
Give three character traits of Harriet Tubman.
Answers may vary but may include: brave, hard-working, strong, determined, selfless
500
Read the Story and Determine the Theme: A peacock was very unhappy with his ugly voice, and he spent most of his days complaining about it. "It is true that you cannot sing," said the fox, "But look how beautiful you are!" "Oh, but what good is all this beauty," moaned the dishearten bird, "with such an unpleasant voice!" "Oh hear," said the fox, "Each one has it's special gift. You have such beauty, the nightingale has his song, the owl has his eyes, and the eagle his strength. Even if you had a eloquent voice, you would still complain about another thing."
Answers will vary but may include: Be Yourself, Everyone has both strengths and weaknesses, Everyone has their own special gift
500
Make a text to text connection with the biographies of Harriet Tubman and Abraham Lincoln.
Answers may vary but may include: both stories talk about the Civil War, both people were important in helping to free slaves, both people are real people who lived in the US long ago, both people helped the North win the Civil War
500
Draw a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the setting, events and themes from Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
See whiteboard. Answers may vary but might include Peter is in 4th grade, Greg is in middle school; Themes of both books are growing up; Both have spoiled younger brothers; setting of Tales is 1970s and DOWK is 2000s; Greg has a diary and Peter does not; Both Peter and Greg feel misunderstood or ignored by their parents
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