Plot Elements
What is part of the story is the EXPOSITION? ***Bonus: what does a reader find out in the EXPOSITION?***
It is the beginning of the story where the reader finds out the setting and characters.
Define THEME.
The lesson learned by the character in a story.
List the 5 types of text structure.
Compare/Contrast, Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Chronological or Sequential, Descriptive
List the parts of an Introduction Paragraph.
Hook, START Sentence, Summary of text, Thesis Statement
Which category of SOAR states "keep your body in control and keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself"?
Safety
The major problem in the story is known as the __________.
Conflict
The character the reader roots for is known as the ______________.
Protagonist
What is the difference between Chronological structure and Sequential structure?
Chronological is in order of time whereas Sequential is a process or step by step.
What is the function (job) of a THESIS Statement?
It is the roadmap for a TDA; tells the reader what the essay will be about.
"Listen to and value others' opinions" can be found in which category?
Respect
There are many different types of conflict. One is Character vs. Nature. Can you name one other conflict type?
Character vs. Character; Character vs. Self; Character vs. Society; Character vs. Supernatural
What is the difference between the TONE and the MOOD of a narrative?
The tone is the way the author feels about a topic, and the mood is how the reader feels about the topic.
List 3 signal words/phrases that show a compare/contrast structure.
(Answers will vary) In contrast, Likewise, Similarly, However, etc.
List the parts of a Body Paragraph.
Topic sentence, introduce and cite text evidence, explain/elaborate/justify your answer.
What does it mean to "Take an active role in your learning"?
(Answers may vary) Know your role in the classroom; participate; understand the goals; etc.
The events of the story that show the conflict and build the suspense is known as the ____________________.
Rising Action of the story.
Which type of irony is this (dramatic, verbal, situational)?
Verbal Irony because what he says is not what he means.
Which structure is this? ***Bonus: which words helped you determine the structure?***
Descriptive- metaphor used; adjectives
What is the function of the explanation/elaboration/justification part of a Body Paragraph?
This is the part that explains how the evidence from the text shows the topic sentence has the correct answer.
Does "Learn from your mistakes" fall under Ownership or Accountability? ***Bonus points for explaining how you know***
Accountability because it requires you to set a goal and meet that goal for yourself.
Define what the climax of a story is.
It is the most exciting part in a story where the conflict is at its highest point.
Which literary device is this?
Alliteration
Which structure is this? "When the dog saw the postal worker, he started barking loudly."
Cause and Effect
What is the purpose of the Conclusion Paragraph?
It is meant to summarize the main points/remind the reader of the most important parts of the essay.
What is the difference between Ownership and Accountability?
Ownership is taking responsibility for your actions whereas Accountability refers to the expectations you set for yourself and your actions to live up to those expectations.