CHARACTER ANALYSIS
What character trait describes someone who keeps trying after failing?
Determined/Persistent
What is a theme?
The lesson or message of a story.
A student grabs an umbrella before leaving. What can you infer?
It may rain.
It may rain.
Who are the people or animals in a story?
Characters
What part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea?
Noun
Thunder Rose accepts challenges others avoid. What trait does this show?
Courageous
A character works hard and eventually succeeds. What theme is shown?
Hard work leads to success.
A character avoids eye contact and speaks quietly. What can you infer?
Nervous, shy, upset, or uncomfortable.
Where and when a story takes place is called the—
Setting
Identify the verb:
"Wangari inspired her community."
Inspired
What evidence would BEST show a character is compassionate?
Helping someone in need without being asked.
Which theme is found in The Seed of Change?
One person can make a difference.
Why do readers make inferences?
To understand information not directly stated.
What is the problem in a story called?
Conflict
Identify the adjective:
"The enormous tree provided shade."
Enormous
How do a character's actions help readers understand them?
Actions reveal personality traits and motivations.
What theme connects Thunder Rose and The Seed of Change?
Perseverance can help overcome challenges.
Omakayas notices adults whispering and looking worried. What can readers infer?
A problem or challenge may be approaching.
How does setting influence a story?
It affects events, characters, and conflicts.
What type of noun is courage?
Abstract noun
Compare Wangari Maathai and Omakayas. What trait do they both demonstrate?
Perseverance, courage, responsibility, or leadership.
Use evidence from two stories to support a theme about determination.
Rose wins by being loud and brave against a real tornado while Omakayas wins by staying strong and hopeful on the inside when her life changes.
Explain how background knowledge helps readers make inferences.
Readers combine clues from the text with what they alread
Explain how the setting impacts Omakayas's decisions in The Game of Silence.
By teaching her to help others, respect her culture, and be brave when facing challenges.
Identify ALL parts of speech:
"The determined student carefully completed her difficult assignment."