Genres
Define "genre." What does this word mean?
Genre is a category or type of book (also music, movies, etc).
the ability to read and write
the ability to understand, interpret, and create written information
Practicing reading aloud
Explain the difference between internal and external conflict.
Internal conflict happens inside a character, between the character and the self.
External conflict happens outside the character, between the character and an outside force.
Batman vs. Joker is an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs. ______
Character vs. Character
Name 2 genres that are nonfictional.
Autobiographies/Biographies
News
Memoirs
History
Science
Essays
Self-Help
Create an example sentence that correctly uses the word "benefit."
A benefit of running is strengthening muscles.
There are many benefits of reading, including reducing stress.
She benefited from studying for the test and earned an A+.
What does it mean to read with expression?
It means to show the feeling/emotion of what's happening in the book with your voice
Give 2 examples of internal conflicts.
Tough decisions
Changing beliefs/identity
Moral struggles
Self-image & Confidence struggles
Finding Higher purpose/Meaning of Life
In Hatchet, Brian is alone in the woods for weeks and has to survive extreme cold and the threat of a bear attack. This is an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs. ______
Character vs. Nature
Name 3 genres that are fictional.
Adventure
Mystery
Romance
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
Horror
Define "stamina."
Use the word "stamina" correctly in a sentence.
Stamina is the physical or mental strength to do something for a long time. Another word for stamina is "endurance."
The marathon runner exercised daily to build her stamina.
He had the stamina to do 100 pull-ups.
I worked on my reading stamina by noticing when I got distracted or confused.
Fill in the blanks of this definition: Fluency is the ability to read aloud with _______, _________, and ________.
Speed, Accuracy, Expression
Give 3 examples of types of external conflict.
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Technology
Character vs. Supernatural
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
In The Hunger Games, Katniss's government forces its citizens to fight to the death for entertainment. This is an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs. ______
Character vs. Society
Explain the difference between biography and autobiography.
Biography is a factual account of a real person's life, written by someone else.
Autobiography is a factual account of a real person's life, written by that person.
List 4 benefits of reading.
better verbal learning, memory, and speech development
reduced stress, depression, and behavior problems
improved vocabulary
improved performance on academic tests
improved attention
improved empathy (compassion for others)
What are 2 things you should do if you're working on reading aloud with accuracy?
Pay careful attention to each word.
Correct myself if I notice I made a mistake.
Avoid skipping or adding words.
Avoid rushing.
Slow down when pronouncing difficult words.
What do we call the ending of a conflict in a story?
Resolution
In City of Ember, Lina and Doon live in a city with frequent electrical blackouts, and no one understands how to fix the generator or how it works. This is an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs. ______
Character vs. Technology
From what language did English borrow the word "genre"?
Provide a real example of how reading has benefited your life. Answer in a complete sentence.
Answers will vary.
Reading has benefited my life because...
One way reading has benefited my life is...
What are 2 things you should do if you're working on improving your phrasing?
Watch for punctuation marks.
Pause for commas and periods.
Group words together into meaningful phrases.
Avoid rushing over punctuation marks.
Make your voice go up for question marks.
Practice reading a passage multiple times to make your voice sound more like a natural speech pattern.
Describe the conflict of a movie that you've seen. Explain whether it's internal or external conflict and how you know.
Answers vary.
Ex) In The Meg, it’s an external conflict because the characters are fighting against a giant shark (something outside the characters).
Give an example of a movie or book in which the central conflict is Character vs. Supernatural. Explain how you know.
Answers will vary.
A Wrinkle in Time
The Lightning Thief
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
Coraline
A Christmas Carol
Wait Till Helen Comes