Plot Elements
What is the name of the plot element that introduces the characters, setting and main problem of the story?
The name of the plot element that introduces the characters, setting and main problem of the story is the exposition.
What is the term use to describe a characters internal or external characteristics?
The term for the words to describe a characters internal or external characteristics is character traits.
Respond to the following prompt by restating the prompt and adding an answer (claim):
- How might students spend their weekend?
Students might spend their weekend by/doing....
Who is Ms. Wilson's favorite musical artist?
Ms. Wilson's favorite music artist is Harry Styles.
What is the definition of JUSTIFY?
Justify means: to support with reasoning or logic
What is the type of conflict or change that happens within a character, usually within their own personality?
What does S.T.E.A.L stand for when analyzing a character?
S.T.E.A.L stands for "says, thinks, effects, actions, looks".
What does the reasoning do in C.E.R. writing?
Reasoning helps to explain the evidence and support the claim.
How many siblings does Ms. Wilson have?
Ms. Wilson has one sibling, a sister named Rylee.
What is the definition of CONTRAST?
Contrast means to find the differences within two or more things.
What is the part of the story that is the turning point or the moment when nothing is the same moving forward in the story?
The turning point where nothing is the same is the climax.
Choose one word to describe Malu and justify your answer with examples from the story.
Malu can be described as ______. She is ______ because...
What is the purpose of argumentative writing?
The purpose of argumentative writing is to make a claim and support it with evidence and reasoning.
What is Ms. Wilson's favorite thing to do on the weekend?
What is the definition of DETERMINE?
Determine means to choose, or pick.
Why is it important that a fictional story follow a plot map?
It is important that a fictional story follows a plot map to move the story from beginning, middle to end.
Why is it important to analyze a character?
It is important to analyze characters....
What is the purpose of narrative writing?
The purpose of narrative writing is to tell a story.
What is Ms. Wilson's favorite sports team?
Ms. Wilson's favorite sports team is the Oregon Ducks.
What is the purpose of informative writing?
The purpose of informative writing is to educate or tell the reader about a topic.