Plot Elements
This is where and when the story takes place
Setting
This is the beginning of the story, where characters and settings are introduced.
Exposition/Introduction
How do you define words using their context?
Look at the words around it. Use what you already know to define the word.
What are the 5 types of Text Structure?
Compare/Contrast
Problem/Solution
Sequence
Cause/Effect
Description
These are moments in the story that move it towards the conclusion
Events
This is the part of the plot where problems are arising and will gradually become more intense.
Rising action
Using the context, define this word
This camera hanging from my neck is so cumbersome! I have to hold it with my hand or else it's heavy and swings all over the place.
Key words for Compare/Contrast are...
Alike, different, unlike, similarly, however, while
These are the people in the story who speak and do things. It isn't a story unless you have these!
Characters
Define Climax
The most dramatic point of the story, where things are really bad but it's about to take a turn for the better.
Define the word using context clues:
I tried to coax the frightened dog, but he wouldn't come out, not even for treats.
Persuade or convince someone to do something
Key words for Sequence are...
Then, next, after, before, first, second, last, dates
Conflict is defined as...
The main problem in the story
Describe Falling Action
When the story is becoming less dramatic (after the climax), problems are being solved, and we are getting closer to the conclusion.
Find the correct definitions for the homophones.
Don't be rash and give up on soccer! Be more careful before you make a decision so quickly.
Has the doctor gotten to take a look at that rash on your arm? Maybe it's from poison ivy.
1. Rash: hasty or too quick to make a decision without thinking of the consequences
2. Rash an area of redness on skin, sometimes itchy
Identify the Text Structure:
Cats often have lots of energy and will play for a long time. As a result, they take many naps.
Cause/Effect
Identify the plot elements in the story (characters, events, setting, conflict)
Sally took her cat to the vet one Saturday afternoon. Her cat had been acting strange for a few days, and hadn't eaten anything all day. The veterinarian came in and ran some tests. After Sally waited nervously for an hour, the vet came in with the results of an X-Ray. It revealed that the cat had eaten one of her little sister's toy soldiers! The vet performed a procedure, and after a few days, the cat recovered.
Characters: Sally, vet, cat
Events: Taken to vet, ran tests, discovered problem, removed the toy
Setting: Saturday afternoon, vet's office
Conflict: Cat is sick
Identify which part of the plot mountain this is
Marcus could breathe a sigh of relief. After all his studying, it had finally paid off! He had passed the test and would get to keep playing football.
Conclusion
Find the correct definitions for the homophones.
I will address the class before school starts tomorrow. We will talk about it then.
Did you write the correct address on your letter? You don't want it to show up at the wrong house!
1. Address: speak formally to someone
2. Address: the location of a person or organization
Identify the test structure:
You can tell when a cat is angry. Its ears are laid back and it may hiss.
Description