Vocabulary
What is theme?
the lesson, message, or moral of the story
What is the definition of theme?
The lesson, moral, or idea that the reader learns from a story
The noisy classroom fell silent as soon as Mrs. Barker stepped through the door. The students shuffled nervously, their eyes darting back and forth from the broom in Gabriel’s hand to the broken light fixture swinging overhead. What happened in the classroom?
Gabriel broke the light fixture with the broom that he was holding.
Janice used an alias when she called the radio talk show. She didn't want listeners to know who she really was. Alias means...
A fake name
Two examples of a positive mood
cheerful, excited, thrilled, etc.
What is mood?
How the reader is feeling while reading a text
What is the theme of this paragraph:
One sunny day, Emma saw a new student at school wearing old, torn clothes and looking very quiet. At first, Emma thought the new student might not want to play or be friendly. But when Emma said hello, the student smiled warmly and shared amazing stories and fun games.
Don't judge someone before you get to know them.
Dalton twisted the handlebars from side to side, trying to keep the bicycle upright. His feet pumped the pedals, and as the bike picked up speed he found he could steer it much more easily. “Look, I’m doing it!” he shouted. What has changed with Dalton?
He just learned how to ride a bike.
Cara runs the race in a decent amount of time. She is not too slow, but she doesn't run her fastest either. Decent means...
Adequate or enough
Two examples of a negative mood
melancholy, stressed, terrified, etc.
What is tone?
How the author feels about a certain topic
What is the theme of this paragraph:
In the bright city of Neotera, people talked to each other using glowing screens. Mira loved how easy it was to send messages and play games with friends far away. But sometimes, Mira missed playing outside and talking face to face. She wondered if technology could ever replace real hugs and smiles.
Technology cannot replace hugs and smiles (human interaction).
The playground was empty except for a pair of wet footprints leading toward the swings. Clouds covered the sky, and the wind blew leaves across the ground. A group of kids hurried inside the school building, shaking their heads and pulling their jackets tighter. What has just happened?
There is a strong and steady wind today, making the weather favorable for kite flying. Favorable means...
good or helpful
What mood is created in this paragraph:
The sun dipped gently below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the quiet lake. Soft ripples lapped against the shore as a gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the tall trees. Birds sang their evening songs, and the air smelled fresh and clean. Everything felt still and peaceful, like the world was taking a deep, relaxing breath.
Calm & Peaceful
What are the three types of point of view?
- second person
- third person (limited & omniscient)
What is the theme of this paragraph:
During the big soccer game, Leo really wanted his team to win the trophy. Even though they didn’t score the most goals, Leo had so much fun playing with his friends and cheering everyone on. He realized that trying his best and enjoying the game was more important than just winning.
Winning isn't everything.
Jenna walked into the classroom and saw her friend sitting alone, staring at the floor with red eyes. When Jenna asked if everything was okay, her friend didn’t say much but nodded slowly. Jenna noticed the crumpled paper in her friend’s hand and the quiet way she held herself. What can you infer about Jenna's friend?
Jenna's friend has had something sad happen to her, even if she is not willing to talk about it.
Shaniqua was having trouble scraping the gum off of the bottom of the desk. Her teacher said she just had to use some elbow grease. Elbow grease means...
effort
What is the mood of this paragraph:
Dark clouds gathered overhead as shadows stretched across the empty street. Every sound seemed louder—the creak of a loose sign, the distant howl of a dog. Mia’s heart pounded as she glanced over her shoulder, wondering if someone was following her. Her steps quickened, but the silence around her felt thick, making her feel more alone than ever.
Tense & Scared
- Exposition
-Rising Action
- Climax
- Falling Action
- Resolution
What is the theme of this paragraph:
One afternoon, Mia accidentally knocked over a vase while playing inside the house. She felt scared and thought about hiding it, but instead, she told her parents what happened. They were proud of Mia for being honest, and together they cleaned up the mess.
Honesty is the best policy.
Mark’s notebook was full of neat drawings and colorful notes. He sat quietly at his desk, staring thoughtfully at the paper in front of him. When his friend asked if he wanted to join the game, Mark shook his head and kept working. What can you infer about Mark?
Mark is working hard on his project/homework and does not want to be distracted.
Everyone in the audience was moved as they listened to the inspirational speech about peace and understanding in the world. Here moved mean...
felt emotinal
What is the mood of this paragraph:
Laughter filled the bright, colorful room as balloons bounced in the air and confetti floated like tiny stars. Children dashed around with wide smiles, shouting happy cheers and clapping their hands. The smell of cake and sweet treats made everyone’s mouth water. It was a day full of fun, surprises, and happiness that made everyone feel like dancing.
Joyful & Excited