Conflict
Elements of Plot
FAT-C
Theme
Characterization
100
Takes place inside the character's mind or body
Internal conflict
100
The part of the story that builds suspense, introduces the conflict, and includes a great deal of action
The Rising Action
100
Each letter in FAT-C represents?
F- flip the question into a statement
A- answer the question logically
T- tell/ cite textual evidence
C- conclusion
100
The theme of a story teaches the reader some sort of...
Lesson, moral, message
100
The main character in the story who wants to accomplish something.
Protagonist
200
This is a picture of a person trying to escape a flood. What type of external conflict?
Character vs Nature
200
The beginning of a story where characters, setting, and the basic situation of the characters is introduced
Exposition
200
To sum it all up....
What part of FAT-C is this?
The C- conclusion
200
What is the difference between theme and central idea?
Theme expresses a message or lesson and central idea is what the story is about
200
The person or thing in the story who is trying to stop or who is stopping the protagonist from obtaining his/her goal
Antagonist
300
A group of parents are marching against gun control
Character vs Society
300
All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict and climax are taken care of and nothing else exciting or action driven happens.
Falling Action
300
In response to the question: How does the reader know Jeremy does not like his sister calling him Jimmy?
A student writes: The reader knows that Jeremy does not like his sister calling him Jimmy because...
What part of FAT-C does this sentence represents?
F- Flip the question into a statement.
300
Getting revenge on someone else will not fix your problems.
Is this an example of theme or central idea?
Theme
300
This describes a character's personality or how he or she is on the inside
Character Trait
400
In 2035, a cop investigates a crime that may have been committed by a robot.
Character vs Technology
400
All of the elements of the plot
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
400
Give two examples of sentence starters
Answers will vary
According to the text,
The author states,
400
What is meant by a theme is universal?
It applies to anyone regardless of cultural differences, or geographic location.
Answers will vary
400
If the author does not directly state a character's trait, you have to do this to determine a character's main trait
Make an Inference
500
Tiffany was on her way to a party as she was walking out the door her mother said she could not wear that short dress they started to argue. What type of conflict is this?
External Conflict
Character vs Character
500
This happens when the main character comes face to face with the conflict. It's the turning point, big boom, OMG moment, or the most intense part of the story.
Climax
500
According to the text, Jeremy complains about his little sister calling him Jimmy. When his little sister called his name (Jimmy) to ask for help, he replied “But no more of this Jimmy business”.
This sentence applies to what part of the FAT-C?
The T- ( tell/ cite two pieces of evidence)
500
Give two examples of a theme from Little Red Riding Hood
Never talk to strangers
It is important to listen to your parents
500
The method we used in class to help us determine a character's trait
The STEAL Method