Plot Diagram
explains the beginning of the story, including who the characters are and what the setting is
exposition
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
1. Peggy said, "why are you here so early?"
2. Peggy said, "Why are you here so early?"
2. Peggy said, "Why are you here so early?"
Sentence or Fragment?
Enjoys working out at the gym.
Fragment
-missing a subject
introduces the topic of a paragraph with a main idea
Topic Sentence
According to "A Quilt of a Country," how is the United States similar to a quilt?
It is patched together from different parts.
explains how the story ends
resolution
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
1. "Are you going to the game?" asked Mom.
2. "Are you going to the game" asked Mom?
1. "Are you going to the game?" asked Mom.
Sentence or Fragment?
The boxes under the sink.
Fragment
Missing a verb/predicate
introduces where you got the quote or who said the quote
Lead
What is the author's main purpose in "A Quilt of a Country?"
to reflect on how America is united despite its many ethnic groups
explains the most exciting or suspenseful part of the story
conflict/climax
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
1. "Why do we have to this assignment?" asked George.
2. "Why do we have to this assignment"? asked George
1. "Why do we have to this assignment?" asked George.
Sentence or Fragment?
Her friends at school helped her get a job.
Sentence
explains more information about the main idea in your own words
Background Sentence
What is the central idea of "Immigrant Picnic?"
confusions and connections among words
explains the events leading up to the end of the story
falling action
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
1. "Jack announced, "I just read a great short story".
2. Jack announced, "I just read a great short story."
2. Jack announced, "I just read a great short story."
Sentence or Fragment?
To see the museum was a real thrill.
Sentence
summarizes the main idea of the paragraph and provides a smooth transition to the next paragraph
Conclusion Sentence
What is the central idea of "The Immigrant Contribution?"
Immigration is a core part of American society
explains where the main character begins to face a series of conflicts
rising action
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
1. "Close your books," said the teacher, "and take out a clean piece of paper."
2. "Close your books," said the teacher. "And take out a clean piece of paper."
1. "Close your books," said the teacher, "and take out a clean piece of paper."
This is a fragment: Students going on the trip.
What is missing to make it a complete sentence?
Verb and Predicate
explains how the quote supports the main idea of the paragraph
Explanation Sentence
According to "The Immigrant Contribution," what TWO main hopes did nearly all immigrants to the United States share?
the hope for personal freedom
the hope for economic opportunities