Genre
The kingdom was full of witches and wizards capable of doing magical spells. Dragons and unicorns all live in this land called Zebular.
What genre is this?
Fantasy
My mom loves shoes. She has a million pairs.
What type of figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
What does SWBST stand for when it comes to summarizing?
Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then
She was so happy to see her best friend after so long. They have been friends for 8 years. Every time they got to spend time together was an adventure.
What point of view is this story written in?
Third person
During harvest season, there are a large quantity of fruits and vegetables that need to be picked.
What does quantity mean?
amount
The detective knocked on the door. There was definitely something suspicious going on at this home. It was her job to find out exactly what that was.
What genre is this?
Mystery
Your last chance is walking out the door.
What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
What is a theme?
The lesson/moral of the story
I am so nervous for my science test today. I wasn't able to study last night. My mom told me that if I fail another test, I will be grounded all weekend.
What point of view is this story written in?
First person
In the Lion King, Simba wanted vengeance for his father's death. Scar killed Simba's father to take power.
What does vengeance mean?
revenge
The carnival came to the town of Stillwater every year. Beth and Ben always looked forward to it. They would always wake up early that day to get there first.
What genre is this?
Realistic Fiction
My brother is proud of the fact that he can burp the alphabet.
What type of figurative language is this?
Onomatopoeia
Daniel wanted to make the basketball team. However, he hurt his ankle the day before tryouts. After that, he proved himself to the coach in other ways by helping lead practice. In the end, the coach let him join the team anyway.
Is this a summary or a theme?
Summary
A girl struggles to decide if she will pull her sister's hair or leave her alone.
What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Self
The drought in India was unprecedented. It had never happened before, so the people were unprepared.
What does unprecedented mean?
never known before
He was born Walter Elias Disney on December 5, 1901 in a suburb of Chicago to parents Elias Disney and Flora Disney.
What genre is this?
Biography
You need to get that chip off your shoulder and let it go!
What type of figurative language is this?
Idiom
Poppy realized that she should follow her dreams no matter what. Even though others kept putting her down, she felt that she could achieve anything if she truly put her mind to it.
Is this a summary or a theme?
Theme?
A team of fisherman struggle to survive on a deserted island after becoming shipwrecked.
What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Nature
Our attempts to open the door were futile because the lock was too tight and we don't have a key.
What does futile mean?
useless
Cheetahs are a very special type of species. They can run very fast, over 60 mph to be exact. They live in southern Africa and some parts of Asia.
What genre is this?
Informational
Thunder thumped above the thick grass before it started to storm.
What type of figurative language is this?
Alliteration
What is one possible theme for Shiloh? Explain your answer.
Answers will vary
A new student struggles to fit in with his peers.
What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Society
Unlike the nimble dancers in her dance class, Kate was clumsy and awkward.
What does nimble mean?
graceful