CHARACTER
What character trait best describes the old woman when she uses her knowledge and experience to solve difficult problems?
WISE
What is the sequence of events that make up a story called?
PLOT
What is textual evidence?
Specific information from the text that supports an idea or claim.
The old woman continues helping others even when she faces difficult challenges. What character trait does this reveal?
DETERMINED/HELPFUL?
How can a character's decision affect the plot?
A character's decision can cause events to happen and move the story forward.
Which three types of evidence have we analyzed in The Wise Old Woman?
Dialogue, events or actions and descriptive details
What can a character's actions reveal about them?
Their character traits, motivations, values, or beliefs
What happens when one event causes another event to occur?
Cause and effect
Why should readers use specific evidence when explaining an idea about a story?
Evidence proves or supports the reader's interpretation.
If a character helps someone even when it is difficult, what trait might this reveal?
Compassionate/Caring
Why are specific details or important events important to a story?
They develop the plot, create change, and can reveal important information about characters.
A student says, “The old woman is wise.” What should the student provide to prove this claim?
A specific event, action, or piece of dialogue that demonstrates her wisdom.
Why is it important to analyze what a character does instead of only what the narrator says about the character?
Actions provide evidence about the character's traits, motivations, and beliefs.
If a character makes a decision that creates a new problem, what does that decision do to the plot?
It moves the plot forward and creates a new development or conflict.
The old woman solves a difficult problem using her knowledge and experience. What does this evidence reveal about her?
It reveals that she is wise, knowledgeable, and resourceful.