Dialogue
What is the purpose of dialogue in a narrative?
Dialogue shows conversations between characters, helps reveal their thoughts and feelings, and moves the story forward.
How does pacing help make a story about overcoming an obstacle more engaging?
Pacing controls the speed of the story, speeding up during action or challenges to build excitement, and slowing down during important moments to add detail and emotion.
What sense is this sentence using?
The warm sun melted the snow on my skin, making me feel cozy and relaxed.
Touch
What are transition words, and why are they important in writing?
Transition words connect ideas and sentences, helping the writing flow smoothly and guiding the reader through the text.
What are context clues, and how do they help readers?
Context clues are hints found in the surrounding text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
How does dialogue help develop a character’s personality?
Dialogue reveals how characters speak, their emotions, attitudes, and relationships, which helps readers understand their personality.
What are common points of view used in narratives, and which one is often effective for showing a character overcoming an obstacle?
Common points of view are first person (I, me), second person (you), and third person (he, she, they). First person is often effective because it lets readers experience the character’s thoughts and feelings directly.
What sense is this sentence using?
The sweet smell of fresh-baked cookies filled the entire house.
Smell
Name three transition words that show addition (adding information)
Examples include and, also, furthermore.
What does the word gigantic most likely mean?
Very large or huge
Identify the dialogue in this sentence and explain how it shows the character’s emotions: “I can’t believe you did that!” Sarah exclaimed.
The dialogue is “I can’t believe you did that!” It shows Sarah is surprised or upset because of the exclamation mark and the word “exclaimed.”
Why is the conclusion important in a story about overcoming an obstacle?
The conclusion wraps up the story, showing how the character has changed or what they have learned, and provides a satisfying ending to the challenge they faced.
What sense is this sentence using?
I heard the distant sound of waves crashing against the shore.
Hearing
Which transition words would you use to show contrast between two ideas? Give two examples.
Examples include and, also, furthermore.
Find the context clue in this sentence that helps explain the word exhausted:
"After running the marathon, Jenna was so exhausted that she could barely stand."
What does exhausted mean?
“After running the marathon” shows that Jenna is very tired.
Why is it important to use quotation marks and punctuation correctly in dialogue?
Quotation marks show what the character is saying, and punctuation helps clarify meaning and makes the dialogue easier to read.
Describe a way a main character might change by the end of a narrative about overcoming an obstacle.
The character might become braver, more confident, or wiser after facing and overcoming their challenge.
What sense is this sentence using?
The bright red apple looked so shiny and delicious on the table.
Sight
Identify transition words that indicate cause and effect.
Examples are because, therefore, as a result.
Choose the best meaning of the word delighted from the sentence:
"Maria was delighted to receive a surprise gift from her friend."
a) Angry
b) Happy
c) Confused
b) Happy.
How can dialogue affect the pacing of a story? Give an example of fast-paced dialogue and slow-paced dialogue.
How can dialogue affect the pacing of a story? Give an example of fast-paced dialogue and slow-paced dialogue.
How can an author use point of view to show the character’s emotions during an obstacle?
By using first person or close third person point of view, the author can reveal the character’s inner thoughts, fears, and hopes, helping readers connect emotionally with their struggle.
What sense is this sentence using?
The tangy taste of lemonade refreshed me on a hot summer day.
Taste
How do transition words help improve the flow of a narrative or essay?
They link sentences and ideas clearly, making it easier for readers to follow the writer’s thoughts and understand the relationships between ideas.
What does the word transparent mean in this sentence?
"The glass was so transparent that you could see right through it."
Clear or see-through.