Definitions
What is the difference between a central idea and a main idea?
Central Idea- message/lesson of the story
Main Idea - a one sentence summary of a portion of the text
What is an inference?
Inference = an educated guess based on what you know + what you read/see
Write a central idea about the following passage:
As the crow went to drink water, he realized the pitcher was too deep. At first, he was at a loss on what to do; then, he saw some stones. He had an idea. He decided to fill the pitcher with stones until the water rose to the top. He drunk it happily.
Possible Central Ideas:
1) For every problem, there is a solution.
2) It's better to try than give up.
What literary element did the author use to show the central idea "don't give up"?
As the crow went to drink water, he realized the pitcher was too deep. At first, he was at a loss on what to do; then, he saw some stones. He had an idea. He decided to fill the pitcher with stones until the water rose to the top. He drunk it happily.
Characterization
What is a topic sentence?
The first sentence in a paragraph telling you what you are writing about
What is conflict?
Conflict- the problem/struggle in the story from two opposing forces
What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?
Synonym = DIFFERENT words with SIMILAR meanings
Antonym = DIFFERENT words with OPPOSITE/CONTRASTING meanings
What are the FOUR literary elements that we learned in class that develop a central idea?
Conflict, Setting, Imagery, Characterization
How would you characterize Miss Strangeworth?
Martha Harper was not as young as she used to be, Miss Strangeworth thought. She probably could use a good, strong tonic.
“Martha,” she said, “you don’t look well.”
“I’m perfectly all right,” Mrs. Harper said shortly
Miss Strangeworth - judgemental, concerned
The last sentence in your paragraph, rephrasing the topic sentence using different words and/or adding more of your opinion
Characterization- the way an author builds/develops a character's personality
Define "ostentious" based on the sentence below.
Amy wanted to wear the simple white dress to the dance but her friend Emilia kept pushing her to buy this big, puffy, golden ballroom gown as ostentatious as it was expensive.
Ostentious = fancy, flashy, show-off, attention-seeking
What is the MAIN literary element is being used?
“As the sun was falling below the horizon, the sky was gradient. The colors went from a deep blue to burnt orange. The cries of the birds could be heard over the crashing of the waves. The sand grainy and squishy beneath our toes".
Imagery
Infer the setting based on the imagery below.
"I gradually saw plainly the clear stream that supplied me with drink, and the trees that shaded me with their foliage. It was dark; I felt cold also. I quickly collected some branches; but they were wet, and would not burn."
Setting - in the forest, at night
What is the BEST evidence that shows the central idea "don't give up"?
1) As the crow went to drink water, he realized the pitcher was too deep.
2) At first, he was at a loss on what to do; then, he saw some stones. He had an idea.
3) He decided to fill the pitcher with stones until the water rose to the top. He drunk it happily.
2) At first, he was at a loss on what to do; then, he saw some stones. He had an idea.
What is setting?
Setting - the time (when) + the location (where) the story takes place
What is the type of text structure is seen below?
One very significant factor influencing shark migration and navigation is the shark's sensitivity to water temperature. As the seasons change, many species migrate in order to stay within their preferred water temperature range.
A. Description
B. Cause & Effect
C. Problem & Solution
B. Cause & Effect
What is the are the TWO literary elements being used here?
John pushed his younger brother off the swing with his skinny arms. While his face twisted into a scowl, he yelled, “It’s my turn, ugly”. His brother ran off crying.
Characterization & Conflict
Name the two conflicts based on the info below.
Ruby Bridges' father was unsure if they should stop sending her to school because the crowds of white people outside would threaten her.
1) Person v. Society
2) Person v. Self
Put the following sentences of an intro central idea paragraph in the correct order.
A. Introduce the central idea
B. Summarize the text
C. State what literary element author used to show central idea
1) B. Summarize the text
2) A. Introduce the central idea
3) C. State what literary element author used to show central idea
What is imagery?
Imagery - when the author uses vivid, descriptive details that appeal to the reader's five senses
Name TWO types of author's purpose.
Far from being just sedentary, solitary animals with one dominant male defending a set territory, as once thought, salties also turn out to be far-ranging creatures with complex social hierarchies. “Crocodiles are misunderstood because they’re not cute and fluffy,” says Bindi, a mainstay of Franklin’s annual field trips since Day 1. …
A. Reflect
B. Persuade
C. Entertain
D. Inform
A. Reflect
D. Inform
What are the THREE literary elements being used?
“The ground shook violently. A loud rumble was heard throughout the village as the land started splitting apart. As houses were collapsing, people were screaming.”
Conflict, Imagery, and Setting
Create the setting of winter in the city using IMAGERY THAT APPEAL TO ALL FIVE OF THE READER'S SENSES.
See- White snow falling, tall gray buildings
Hear- people talking, cars honking
Touch - cold snow, cold buildings,
Taste- hot cocoa, any hot food
Smell - garbage, hot cocoa
List the six sentences of a body paragraph in order.
2) Evidence #1
3) Analysis #1
4) Evidence #2
5) Analysis #2
6) Concluding Sentence