Literary Elements
The time and place in which a story takes place
Setting
Identify the subject and verb:
The students finished their projects.
Subject: Students
Verb: finished
What type of figurative language is being used?
The wind whispered through the trees.
Personification
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact can be proven true; an opinion is a belief or judgment.
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
To wrap up the main idea/argument and provide a sense of closure.
A character wants to win the school basketball championship, but her injured ankle prevents her from playing. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. self
What part of speech is the underlined word?
The dog ran quickly across the yard.
Adverb
What type of figurative language is this?
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Similie
Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of a story?
A. The character's favourite colour
B. The main problem the character faces
C. What the character ate for breakfast
D. The colour of the character's shoes
B — The main problem the character faces.
Which is a claim?
A. Many students eat lunch at school.
B. Schools should offer healthier lunch options.
B. Schools should offer healthier lunch options.
A story's protagonist is constantly arguing with her parents because she wants more independence. What type of conflict is primarily occurring?
Character vs. Character
Identify the independent clause in this sentence:
Although Maya was tired, she finished her homework.
She finished her homework.
What does this idiom mean?
"Don't judge a book by its cover."
Don't judge someone or something based only on its appearance.
What reading strategy helps you figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
Using context clues - looking at the words around it and breaking the word down if possible.
Improve this sentence by replacing the underlined word:
The book had a good ending.
Surprising, Satisfying, Unexpected
What is a Dynamic character?
A character that undergoes a significant change throughout the story.
Correct the sentence:
Maya said "I can't believe we won" !
Maya said, "I can't believe we won!"
What does the metaphor mean?
"The classroom was a zoo."
The classroom was very noisy, chaotic, wild, or difficult to control.
The cafeteria became silent when the principal walked through the doors. Students quickly returned to their seats and stopped talking.
What can you infer about how students view the principal?
They may view the principal as strict, intimidating, authoritative, or someone who expects students to follow rules.
Rewrite this sentence to show that the character is nervous:
Maya was nervous.
Answers will vary.
Put these plot elements in order:
Exposition → Rising Action → Climax → Falling Action → Resolution
Combine these sentences using a conjunction:
I studied for the test. I wanted to get a good mark.
I studied for the test because I wanted to get a good mark.
Identify the Figurative language:
“After studying all night, Marcus felt like Einstein when he finally solved the problem.”
Allusion: Albert Einstein
A character says, “I don't care what anyone thinks,” but then spends the entire day worrying about what their classmates think.
What can the reader infer about the character?
The character does care about others' opinions, despite claiming otherwise. Their actions contradict their words.
Put these ideas into the strongest order for a persuasive paragraph:
A. Explain why the evidence supports your argument.
B. State your claim.
C. Provide evidence/example.
B → C → A
Claim → Evidence → Explanation