Plot/Summary
What is plot?
Plot is a series of events that happen in a story.
What is theme?
Theme is the moral, message, or lesson of a story.
What is point of view?
Point of view is who or what is telling the story.
What are context clues?
Context clues are hints that readers can use to determine the meaning of unknown words.
What are character traits?
Character traits describe what a character is like.
What is a summary?
A summary is a short explanation of the main ideas in a story.
What is main idea?
Main idea is what a story is mostly about.
What are the TWO main types of point of view?
The TWO main types of point of view are first person and third person.
What is ONE type of context clue?
Types of context clues include: signal words, punctuation, synonyms/antonyms, inference, etc.
What are FOUR ways you can learn about characters?
You can learn about characters through their words, actions, thoughts, and feeling.
What is conflict?
Conflict is the problem.
What things should NEVER be in a theme?
Details, character names, events from the story should never be in a theme.
What are the clue words for first-person and third-person point of view?
I, we, me
He, she, they, Joe, John
The teacher's explanation was so clear that everyone understood the math problem.
What does "explanation" mean?
"Explanation" means "a detailed description".
What is ONE positive character trait?
Kind, respectful, honest, brave, etc.
What are the parts of plot?
The parts of plot are: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
How do you determine theme?
Ask yourself how the characters are changing and what they are learning.
What is the difference between third-person limited and third-person omniscient point of views?
Limited is knowing the thoughts and feelings of one character.
Omniscient is knowing the thoughts and feelings of many characters.
The reliable bus driver always arrived on time, never causing any delays.
What does "reliable" mean?
"Reliable" means "trustworthy and dependable".
What is ONE negative character trait?
Selfish, greedy, judgmental, jealous, etc.
What are the parts of a summary?
The parts of a summary are: somebody, wanted, but, so, then.
What is the theme of the following passage?
Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a garden like no other. This garden was rumored to have magical powers, and those who visited it felt a sense of peace and happiness. People came from far and wide to see the garden's beauty.
In the garden, there was a sign that read, "Plant Kindness, Grow Happiness." It was a simple message, but it held the key to the garden's magic. The villagers learned that by being kind to one another, they could create a world filled with happiness.
As they tended to the garden and nurtured their relationships with one another, the village became a place of joy and harmony. People smiled more, helped each other, and cherished their community.
What is the point of view of the following passage?
Imagine you are standing at the entrance of the amusement park. The colorful, towering roller coasters rise up in front of you, and the joyful screams of people on the rides fill the air. You can't wait to step inside and start your adventure.
The point of view is second-person point of view.
The dismal weather made everyone feel gloomy, with gray clouds covering the sky.
What does "dismal" mean?
"Dismal" means "gloomy and depressing".
Choose Mr. Parsons or Mrs. Harloff -- how would you describe him/her? Use evidence.
Answers may vary.