Words
When You Write
Story Parts
Themes
Misc.
100
Give an example of a verb
Answers will vary: run, drink, think, etc.
100
These are called: " "
Quotation marks
100
When characters have a conversation it is called _____.
Dialogue
100
What is a theme, and why is it important in a story?
The theme is a central idea, message, or the overall meaning of a story.
100
The difference between a fiction and a nonfiction text
Fiction: Imagination/not real
Nonfiction: Facts/based on real events
200
A synonym of the word: "big"
Answers will vary: large, huge, gargantuan, etc.
200
Sentences that help support a main idea are called ____.
Supporting details/evidence
200
This is at the top of the plot diagram.
Climax
200
True or False:
A theme can be one word.
False
A topic is one word. A theme is a full sentence.
200
What does it mean to "summarize" a text?
A summary should highlight the main points of a story.
300
If the prefix un- means "not," what does "unavailable" mean?
Not able to do something
300
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
It explains what your paragraph will be about so your readers get an idea of what they're about to read.
300
The problem of the story is called ___.
The conflict
300
Is this a theme? Why or why not?
Marley and Gregory went on a camping trip and saved some wolf cubs.
No, because it is not a universal statement.
Bonus: What would you call that example?
300
When writing, is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
When the cat went into the cardboard box.
Fragment
400
"Also," "In addition," "However," "Then" are examples of _______ words
Transition
400
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
The purpose of a conclusion is to provide a final summary of the main points and discuss the core message.
400
The last part of the plot diagram:
The solution/resolution
400
What is the theme of this short story?
Sadie was kicking a soccer ball in the house and broke her mom's expensive vase. The vase was shattered into a million pieces. She went to her mom and told her what she had done even though she knew she'd be punished.
Answers will vary: It is better to be honest.
400
Explain this metaphor: "The stars are diamonds in the sky."
The stars are shinning bright.
500
The definition of a "root word"
A word that stands alone, with no prefixes or suffixes
Bonus - Give an example of a root word then add a prefix or suffix to it
500
This text structure presents events in the order in which they happened.
Sequence or chronological
500
Another name for the first part of the plot diagram, sometimes called the introduction.
Exposition
500
Write a short story with this theme:
True friends are always there for each other.
Answers will vary.
More than one player/team can earn points.
500
If you don't know a word, how could you determine its meaning?
Use context clues