Characters/Settings
What two "W" words is the setting mainly about?
Where and When!
What does "di" mean in "dialogue"?
Two. And "log" means speak
Should we use many short sentences together or many long sentences together?
Trick question: neither! Use a combination of short, middle, and long sentences together
Name one story genre (for example, heroic adventures, fairytales, science fiction...)
Historical fiction, Realistic fiction, Mystery
Who was the main character of Davin's choice story?
Steve
What's the most important thing to keep in mind when describing setting and characters? (Hint: It's a three word phrase)
Show Don't Tell!
What are some good, suspenseful ways to start a sentence?
Suddenly, all of a sudden, without warning, to his surprise, just then, in the blink of an eye...
Are "really" and "kind of" strong words to use in your story?
Nope! Take them out. Or replace them with extremely, immensely, etc.
In a story plot, what's the climax?
The most exciting moment
Where did Geronimo Stilton go on vacation?
Hawaii
What pronouns do you use when you write in third person?
Character wonders whether or not to lie.
Inner or outer conflict?
Inner conflict
The word "water" and the feeling of being thirsty is linked. Denotative learning or connotative meaning?
Connotative
What's a story theme?
The overall message that applies the story to real life
From which series does Melody's choice story come from?
The Rainbow Fairies
What's a dynamic character?
A character that changes
When we describe exciting scenes, what types of details should we use?
Sight, smell, touch, taste, emotions
Choose a word that means "different" and has a positive connotation
Special, unique
What kind of books usually uses unresolved endings?
Books in the beginning or middle of a series
What concept were we focusing on when we read Zoe's choice story?
In the book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," did Veruca Salt change?
Nope! She was spoiled and greedy and bratty from beginning to end (when she was taken away by squirrels)
In Charlotte's Web, how does the goose talk?
Repeats everything she says and stutters
For example, "Got to keep them toasty-oasty-oasty warm. I have to stay right here, I'm no flibberty-ibberty-gibbet."
In the story about the girl in the wheelchair (Out of My Mind), what did she start out describing? What is she surrounded by?
"Words".
What was the theme of the dog fable we read the first week?
Don't be greedy!
Which part of the story did we read in Davin's book that we didn't read in the other books?
The ending