Genres
This genre can have characters with magic or superpowers and talking animals. It has elements that do not exist in the real world.
Fantasy
This part of a story tells where and when the story is taking place; it can affect the character's actions
setting
True or false- When you write a summary, you include every single detail from the text.
False
When you use what you know (your schema) and clues from the text to figure out something, it is called making an __________.
Inference
This genre has elements that could happen in real life, but didn't.
Realistic fiction
The problem in the story is known as the ______.
conflict
the events in a story are called the _____
plot
Sam is trying to do his homework, but it is so noisy! Other kids are talking and laughing all around him. The engine is loud and the brakes squeak every time they stop, which is often. Where is Sam?
On the school bus
This genre tells a story that place in the past. It can have real historical events or people in it.
Historical fiction
“He was a little short, of middle size and of ordinary build. His eyes were blue and cold. He felt lonely all of the time now. Sadness continued to overwhelm him each day that his cat was missing.“
Name two character traits.
sad, lonely, overwhelmed, short, middle size, ordinary build, blue eyes, cold eyes
Somebody, wanted, but, so, then
Miles could see the ball coming towards him. He backed up a few steps, put his glove up and caught it! Everyone started cheering! His teammates ran to the outfield and carried him back on their shoulders. What sport is Miles playing?
Baseball
This genre has texts that provide true information about a topic.
Nonfiction
Describe the setting of Little Red Riding Hood and why it mattered to the story.
Teacher can decide if your response is acceptable
What part of the plot is the following statement likely from?
The wolf ran away never to be seen again. And the three little pigs lived happily ever after.
resolution
Small pebbles rattled in the pan as the babbling water washed the dirt away. Nothing, Duncan sighed to himself. He scooped up some more rocks. Maybe it was time to give up. As the dirt flowed away, Duncan's heart began to pound. What was that, shining at the bottom of the pan? Which of the following is most likely to be true?
a. Duncan is cleaning his rock collection.
b. Duncan is hoping to find gold.
B
This genre is written in stanzas and it can have rhyme or rhythm, but doesn't have to.
Poetry
How was the conflict resolved in Enemy Pie?
Teacher can decide if your response is acceptable
Choose the best summary question (teacher will show a separate card)
C
Pedro climbed slowly, sweat dripping down his forehead as he made his way up the dark stairs. Pausing on the twelfth floor, he wiped his face. "I really miss that elevator," he muttered.
Infer the conflict.
The elevator is broken so Pedro is taking the stairs.