Story Elements
The time/place a story happens
When and where of the story
Setting
PROTAGONIST of Number the Stars
Annemarie
These are the 4 features of a good paragraph
Indent
Topic sentence
All one topic
Concluding sentence
Correct the errors:
we went to the mall on saturday.
We went to the mall on Saturday.
True or False:
Mood is the way a piece of writing makes the reader feel.
True
the BIG moment or the most intense moment of action in the story
Climax
SETTING of Number the Stars
Copenhagen, Denmark
1Oceans and lakes have much in common, but they are also quite different. 2Both are bodies of water, but oceans are very large bodies of saltwater, while lakes are much smaller bodies of freshwater. 3Lakes are usually surrounded by land, while oceans are what surround continents. 4Both have plants and animals living in them. 5The ocean is home to the largest animals on the planet, whereas lakes support much smaller forms of life. 6One time, I saw a tiny cat swimming in the pool in my backyard. 7When it is time for a vacation, both will make a great place to visit and enjoy.
What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?
Oceans and lakes have much in common, but they are also quite different.
Which sentence below is missing PUNCTUATION?
Meanwhile, Dean was running from a dog that was trying to bite him.
The American flag is red, white, and blue.
My three favorite movies are Jurassic Park Twilight and Avengers: Endgame.
Planting vegetables, like carrots, is easy if you follow these steps.
My three favorite movies are Jurassic Park Twilight and Avengers: Endgame.
the category a work of art like a story, movie, or song, fit into
Genre
general idea or insight about life; the lesson or moral of a story
Theme
INCITING INCIDENT of Number the Stars
The Nazis begin arresting the Jews of Copenhagen
_________________________________. People often give each other cards, flowers, candy, and other gifts on Valentine's Day. In many schools, children bring Valentines for their classmates
Holidays are special.
Making Valentine’s with construction paper and scissors is easy and fun.
Valentine’s Day is on February 14th every year.
Halloween and Christmas are the most popular holidays.
3. Valentine's Day is on February 14th every year.
Which sentence below has a CAPITALIZATION error?
Last year, my family and i celebrated Christmas in Branson, Missouri.
Meghan and Harry got married in May.
My sister was born in Japan.
I have three siblings names Kristina, Rachel, and Timothy.
1. Last year, my family and i celebrated Christmas in Branson, Missouri.
conflict that takes place between a character and the laws, majority opinion, or community around them
man vs society
the small event at the beginning of a story that causes the rest of the story to happen
Incident Incident
RESOLUTION of Number the Stars
The war finally ends and the Jewes are able to return to Denmark
Do you ever have trouble falling asleep at night? It can help to stop watching TV or using the computer at least an hour before you go to bed. _________________________________. Having a warm drink before bed, such as herbal tea, can also help.
It also might help if you dim the lights in your room.
Some people have nightmares
You can buy pyjamas that have penguins on them for comfort.
I like to play Minecraft when I wake up in the morning.
1. It also might help if you dim the lights in your room.
1Oceans and lakes have much in common, but they are also quite different. 2Both are bodies of water, but oceans are very large bodies of saltwater, while lakes are much smaller bodies of freshwater. 3Lakes are usually surrounded by land, while oceans are what surround continents. 4Both have plants and animals living in them. 5The ocean is home to the largest animals on the planet, whereas lakes support much smaller forms of life. 6One time, I saw a tiny cat swimming in the pool in my backyard. 7When it is time for a vacation, both will make a great place to visit and enjoy.
What is the concluding sentence?
When it is time for vacation, both will make a great place to visit and enjoy.
the narrator of the story is NOT a character and can see the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all characters
Third Person Omniscient
representation of one thing for another person, place, or thing
Symbolism
ANTAGONIST of Number the Stars
1Oceans and lakes have much in common, but they are also quite different. 2Both are bodies of water, but oceans are very large bodies of saltwater, while lakes are much smaller bodies of freshwater. 3Lakes are usually surrounded by land, while oceans are what surround continents. 4Both have plants and animals living in them. 5The ocean is home to the largest animals on the planet, whereas lakes support much smaller forms of life. 6One time, I saw a tiny cat swimming in the pool in my backyard. 7When it is time for a vacation, both will make a great place to visit and enjoy.
What sentence does not belong?
6. One time, I saw a tiny cat swimming in the pool in my backyard.
Correct this sentence: Yesterday, we will go to the movies with our Grandma!
when a writer uses speech and actions to show a character’s personality
Indirect Characterization