Genre characteristic
What is the genre of the passage?
Fiction
Paragraphs 5 and 13 illustrate that Michelle is...
A. selfless
B. determined
C. trustworthy
D. peaceful
peaceful
What is tranquility?
Tranquility is to be peaceful and calm
What is the title of the passage?
"A Picture of Peace"
What is the stories problem? What was the solution?
The problem was ________. The solution was ______.
What is the sub genre of the passage?
-BONUS: Definition of the sub genre
Realistic Fiction
Which event contributes most to Michelle's inner conflict?
A. Zach insisting on a muscle man photo
B. Mom suggesting Michelle use one of her old pictures
C. Michelle needing to decide on the best photo for the contest
C. Michelle needing to decide on the best photo for the contest
What is deliberated? (P17)
Deliberated is to think carefully and make a decision.
Description: This means to think carefully before making a decision.
Deliberate
Paragraph ____ it says "________."
Based on the sub genre, what genre characteristics can you see or read that represents the sub genre?
Characters, and the plot.
--Soon the sky glowed orange, gold, and pink as the sun drifted toward the horizon.
--In what way does the imagery in the sentence contribute to the story?
A. It emphasizes how difficult it is to photograph the colors of a sunset.
B. It explains why Michelle thinks a sunset is a good subject for a photo.
C. It shows that nature is the best source of inspiration.
D. It suggests that Michelle is a talented photographer.
B. It explains why Michelle thinks a sunset is a good subject for a photo.
What does examined mean? (P1)
inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
Which is the best definition for the word exasperation used in paragraph 3?
exhaustion
frustration
sadness
excitement
frustration
Which summary belongs in a summary of "A Picture of Peace"?
A. Michelle's mother had always supported her dream of becoming a photographer.
B. Zach suggested that Michelle should take a photo of him flexing for the camera.
C. Michelle thought should never find the perfect shot until she took a photo of the sunset.
D. Although Michelle struggled finding the perfect photo for the contest, she found the best photo in an unexpected way.
D. Although Michelle struggled finding the perfect photo for the contest, she found the best photo in an unexpected way.
What characteristic of realistic fiction does the author include in "A Picture of Peace"?
Characters with whom readers can relate
An unusual problem experienced by many people
Events that lead to a dangerous situation
A story that reconstructs historical events.
Characters with whom readers can relate
Which sentence best explains the definition for the word randomly in paragraph 1?
A. When her father explained her blurred images...
B. ...not giving much thought to what she was doing.
C. ...think about what the resulting picture would look like.
D. ...remembering what her father has said...
B. ...not giving much thought to what she was doing.
What is peered? (P14)
look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something.
to look closely
Which definition closely matches the way the word capture is used in paragraph?
A. to gain control by force
B. to hold someone's interest
C. to take an opponents game piece
D. to preserve a mood, scene, or quality
D. to preserve a mood, scene, or quality
Michelle most likely decides to take the photograph of Zach asleep because...
A. she wants to use it against him later.
B. she thinks that it will make her win the photo contest.
C. she hopes to wake him up so he can help her get ready.
D. she realizes that in all his craziness, him sleeping looked very peaceful.
D. she realizes that in all his craziness, him sleeping looked very peaceful.
Which sentence from the story best supports the idea that taking great photographs requires some effort?
A. When her father examined her blurred images and aimless shots, he advised Michelle to look through the lens and think about what the resulting picture would look like.
B. That picture still hangs on her bedroom wall. (paragraph 1)
C. “We turn in the roll of film, it gets developed, and then we choose which picture we want to enter into the contest, just to make sure everything is fair.” (paragraph 5)
D. “I have to do my homework and think about something besides the contest.” (paragraph 9)
A When her father examined her blurred images and aimless shots, he advised Michelle to look through the lens and think about what the resulting picture would look like.
How does Michelle’s sigh in paragraph 7 reflect her feelings about finding the perfect contest entry?
She is stressed.
What is antics? (P9)
foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior.
What is the text structure?
Sequence, and/ or problem & solution
Description: This means to walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Ambled