Tone
"I can’t believe it—we actually won the championship game in the very last second! I’m so happy I could jump over the moon!"
Joyful/Excited
Who kills the jabberwocky?
The narrators son
What is the name for the part of a plot that happens at the beginning and gives you background information on the setting and characters?
Exposition
What words is used when talking about what happens in a story?
Plot
What is Mrs. Zartman's Favorite Color
Pink
"I’ve told you three times already to stay out of my room. If you touch my stuff one more time, there are going to be serious consequences."
Grumpy/Angry
How many lines are in each stanza of the poem?
4
What is the turning point of the plot?
Climax
What is a stanza?
A paragraph in a poem
4
"The old basement stairs groaned under my feet, and I held my breath, terrified of what might be lurking in the shadows. Every little noise made my heart race like a drum."
Fearful/Anxious
Why does the author use nonsense words in the poem?
To set the silly tone
What is the ending of the plot called? The "happily ever after"
Resolution
What do we call it when we underline, highlight or make notes on our texts?
Annotation
What subject did Mrs. Zartman teach before 6th grade?
Music
"Please ensure that all cell phones are powered off and stored in your lockers before the examination begins. Proper conduct is expected from every student in the building today."
Professional/Informative
What is the tone of the story?
Heroic and Silly
What is the part of the plot after the climax but before the resolution?
Falling action
What is it called when we use information from the text to support our answers to written questions?
Citing text evidence
Where is Mrs. Zartman moving to?
Virginia
"Oh, great, another flat tire on the way to school; this is exactly how I wanted to spend my Friday morning. I guess my luck is just absolutely incredible today."
Sarcastic
Why does the narrators son kill the jabberwocky?
Because it was evil and causing problems for the people.
What is the longest part of the plot? Leading up to the climax.
Rising action
What word is used to talk about the feeling/vibe of a text?
Tone
what is Mrs. Zartman's favorite snack?
Cheddar Jalapeno Cheetos