The Book Thief
Who is the narrator of The Book Thief?
Death
What is the theme?
A theme in literature is the central idea or underlying message that an author explores through the characters, plot, and settings.
What are the VERBS in this sentence?
Liesel eagerly read the old book and whispered its words softly.
Verbs: read, whispered
What is an example of a Negative Powerful Word? Why?
Hatred, Despair, Corruption, Etc.
Why?
How many iReady Lessons do you have to complete each week?
2 Math and 2 Reading
Who is Han Hubberman?
Liesel’s Foster Father
What is the theme of Finding Nemo?
Learning trust and letting go.
What is the ADJECTIVE in this sentence?
Liesel eagerly read the old book and whispered its words softly.
Adjective: old
What is an example of a Positive Powerful Word? Why?
Resilience, Integrity, Wisdom, Etc.
Why?
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What was the name of the first book Liesel stole?
The Gravediggers Handbook
What would be the theme of the Lion King?
Good vs Evil
What are the ADVERBS in this sentence?
Liesel eagerly read the old book and whispered its words softly.
Adverbs: eagerly, soft
How can Powerful Words help us within a story?
It adds the feeling or it helps us understand the tone/theme of the story.
What is Ms.Venegas' favorite color?
Purple
What happened to Liesel’s mother and brother?
The mother left and her brother died on the train going to the Hubermanns.
What is the difference between Main Idea and Theme?
Main Idea = What happens in the story
Theme = The broader message or idea the story explores
What is a dangling modifier?
A dangling modifier is a descriptive phrase that doesn’t clearly or logically modify the right word in a sentence.
How many Powerful Words are needed for the journal?
5; 2 Negative & 3 Positives or 2 Positives & 3 Negatives
What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Where does the story take place?
Molching, Germany during WWII
What are the themes of the Book Thief?
Powerful Words Affect Us
Grief and Loss
What is the verb in this sentence and is it transitive or intransitive? How do you know?
Liesel read the book carefully.
“Read” is the verb
It is transitive because it takes a direct object, the object being a “book.”
What is connotative diction?
Connotative diction is when words are chosen because they make you feel something or remind you of something, not just because of their basic meaning.
How many dogs does Ms. Venegas have?
4!