Vocabulary
To be suddenly scared or warned by something
Alarmed
This is where the story takes place
Setting
Replace the weak verb in this sentence:
The rocket went through space at thousands of mies per hour.
A. zoomed B. did go C. will go
A. zoomed
What is the type of language you use when talking to your friend or classmate?
Informal
What was the setting in Invasion From Mars?
A field in New Jersey
To respond to something
Reacted
This tells us who is part of the story
Characters
Replace the weak verb in the sentence:
Jamal said, "Stop, right there or you will be punished!"
A. change said to yelled B. change Stop to Was stopped C. change punished to punish
A. change said to yelled
What is the type of language you would use when speaking with the principal, the mayor, or President
Formal Language
Who was the main character in the Invasion From Mars?
Mr. Phillips/news reporter
To communicate something
Convey
This includes the beginning, middle, and end of a story
Plot
Use your own ideas to replace the weak verb with a stronger one.
The students made amazing works of art.
Change made to...
What is the suffix in dangerous?
-ous
How did Mr. Wilmuth's interview make this play more believable?
He spoke like a person who could be your neighbor, etc.
Mrs. B will have final approval
A person, thing or action that is fearless, brave, or adventurous
Daring
This is when the main character tells the story from their perspective
Use your own ideas to replace the weak verb with a stronger one.
Tom went to the post office before it closed to mail an important letter.
Change went to...
The teacher will judge your answer.
Explain what characters, setting, and plot are
The teacher will judge your answer
Name two reasons why radio listeners believed this play to be a real event.
People are more sensitive to unusual events near Halloween
The actors sounded like real people
The setting was a real place
The reporter made it sound real
(Mrs. B will approve)
The Spanish word for this is 'luminoso'
Luminous
This is when someone other than a character tells the story
Third Person (3rd person)
Use your own ideas to replace the weak verb with a stronger one.
The golden crown shines in the light.
Change shines to...
The teacher will judge your answer.
Give an example of informal speech.
The teacher will judge your answer
Name 3 things can you find inside a Play Bill at a play?
Actors names, musicians names, support staff names, the title of the play, the dates the play runs, a summary or synopsis of the play