Setting
True or False: The setting can include the weather.
True
These are the character’s thoughts, words, and actions that help readers understand their personality.
What are character traits
What is theme? Give a definition
The main message or lesson the author is trying to portray
Which part of the plot is usually the most exciting or intense moment?
Climax
What are the different point of views an author can write a story in?
First, second, and third person
What two things does the setting describe?
Time and place
Which of these is an internal conflict:
A. A girl arguing with her friend.
B. A boy deciding whether to tell the truth about breaking a window.
B. A boy deciding whether to tell the truth.
True or False: A theme is always directly stated in a story.
False, themes are often implied.
Name at least 4 different parts of a plot mountain.
Exposition (Characters, Setting)
Rising Action
Conflict (problem)
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Read this sentence:
"The spaceship zoomed past the stars as the crew searched for a new planet to live on."
What genre is this?
Science Fiction
How can the setting affect the plot of a story?
The setting affects the plot because it changes where and when the story happens. Different settings can make characters act in new ways or face different problems. For example, a problem in a busy city might be very different from the same problem in a quiet forest.
Name three character traits you can use to describe someone.
Smart
Curious
Determined
"Even though Mia didn't win the race, she cheered for her teammates and felt proud of her effort."
What theme might this story have?
Sportsmanship or perseverance.
"After the final game, the team gathered as the coach announced the winners."
"Even though they didn’t win the championship, they congratulated the other team and celebrated how much they had improved."
"As they left the field, they felt proud of their hard work and excited for next season."
What part of the plot is described here?
Resolution- it shows how the story ends after the main event. The team reflects on what happened and feels proud of their efforts, which wraps up the story.
The genre that tells a true story about someone else's life
Biography
Which sentence best describes a setting?
A. He checked his watch again, hoping he wasn’t too late.
B. On a crowded city street filled with honking cars and flashing lights, Marcus tried to make his way through the busy sidewalk.
C. Marcus called his friend’s name during recess, but no one seemed to hear him.
B. On a crowded city street filled with honking cars and flashing lights, Marcus tried to make his way through the busy sidewalk.
This is the reason a character acts a certain way or makes certain choices.
What is motivation?
What is the theme?
Hard work pays off.
- "During the science fair, Maya realized her project wasn’t working the way she had planned."
- "As other students began presenting, she started to worry she wouldn’t be ready in time."
- "She had to quickly decide whether to fix her project or explain what went wrong."
What part of the plot is described here?
Conflict (Problem)-This part shows the main problem Maya is facing. Her project isn’t working, and she has to make a difficult choice. The conflict is the challenge that drives the story forward.
Read this sentence:
"You enter the room and see a treasure chest in the corner."
What point of view is this?
second person
Read this:
"Deep in the forest, surrounded by towering trees and no cell phone signal, Jenny realized she was completely alone."
How does this setting impact the story?
This setting makes the story feel more tense and a little scary because Jenny is alone in a deep forest with no way to call for help. It could lead to problems like her getting lost, feeling afraid, or having to figure out how to survive on her own.
This is the problem or challenge a character faces in a story.
What is conflict?
What is the theme?
Honesty is rewarded.
What strategy can you use to write a strong summary of a fictional story?
Somebody Wanted But So Then
Beginning, Middle, End
Plot Mountain
Jamal walked into the classroom feeling nervous about the test. He wasn't sure if he studied enough.
Is this first or third person point of view?
Third person because it uses “he” and names the character.