T.H.U.G Big Topics and Terms
This is when a person applies an image or an idea to someone or a specific group of people
What is Stereotype
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These are some of the main things to annotate for when reading a fiction text. Name 2 of them.
What are the following: Character, Problem, Solution/Resolution and Lesson Learned/ Central Idea?
Locate and read an example of mood from T.H.U.G. Then explain why t is an example.
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Varies.
This is the perspective from which a story is told, and influences how the reader understands the story.
What is point of view?
This is the main character in T.H.U.G.
Who is Starr?
This term explains what is happening with Starr as she struggles to find where she belongs
What is internal conflict
This is the part of the argumentative essay where you mention an opposing argument, then explain why your argument is stronger.
What are the counterclaim and rebuttal?
Laughter is the best medicine.
Time is a thief.
Comparison is the thief of joy.
What is a metaphor?
This is the time period and location where the story takes place. It also helps to establish the situation of the story.
What is the setting?
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This is the character who serves as the catalyst for most of the events in the story.
Who is Khalil?
This term is defined as excessive use of force by law enforcement on people that include physical violence, intimidation and abuse. This issue is usually connected to systemic racism.
What is Police Brutality?
This is the way we determine theme while reading and annotating a text
What is tracking repeated ideas?
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He wore a jungle green sweater and charcoal-colored pants. His tall hair brushed the top of the doorway as he strolled into the classroom. Name the literary device.
What is imagery?
This is a term used to describe the overpowering topic of a piece of literature
what is theme?
This character represents the idea that people will protect their own, even if their wrong.
Who is Carlos?
Describe a type of conflict in T.H.U.G, with it's correct terminology.
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Varies.
During Multiple Choice practice, this strategy helps us to rule out answer choices that don't make sense
What is process of elimination?
The amusement park was her favorite place. It held the memories from her childhood. The smell of cotton candy and funnel cakes. The squeals from excited children and teenagers. She never thought that one of her favorite places would be the scene of a crime.
what is foreshadowing?
This is the author's attitude toward the subject matter
What is the tone?
This person reminds us that people will love you for who you are.
Who is Starr's boyfriend, Chris?
This term defines discrimination that has been built into institutions like housing, education, and the criminal justice system.
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What is systemic racism?
A student may use this portion of the text to gain knowledge of the topic before reading the text
What is the context, caption or blurb?
This term includes the use of objects, people, or ideas to represent something else.
what is symbolism?
This is the struggle between opposing forces that drive the narrative forward.
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What is conflict?
This person represents the idea that people who are wronged deserve justice.
Who is Maverick?