Vocabulary
What does the word predict mean?
Predict means to make a guess about what will happen next.
What is a character?
A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story.
What is the setting of a story?
The setting is where and when a story takes place.
What is the beginning of a story called?
The beginning is called the introduction or exposition.
During recess, Maya noticed dark clouds forming above the playground. She felt a cold breeze and saw the trees start to sway. She quickly told her friends they should head inside before it rained.
Question:
What clue helped Maya predict it was going to rain?
Maya predicted it would rain because she saw dark clouds, felt a cold breeze, and noticed the trees swaying.
What is a synonym for brave?
A synonym for brave is courageous (or fearless).
What makes a main character different from a side character?
A main character is most important; side characters support the story.
Name two parts that make up a setting.
The two parts are place and time.
What is the climax of a story?
The climax is the most exciting or important part of a story.
Liam loved helping his neighbor water her garden. Every afternoon, he carried the small green watering can and slowly poured water around the bright yellow flowers. His neighbor always thanked him with a big smile.
Question:
Why did Liam help his neighbor?
Liam helped his neighbor because he enjoyed helping her water the garden.
What does the word reluctant mean?
Reluctant means not wanting to do something.
Why do characters change in a story?
Characters change because of events or lessons learned.
Why is setting important to a story?
The setting is important because it affects the events, mood, and characters.
What is a problem in a story?
A problem is the challenge or conflict the character faces.
Jaden’s class was building a model volcano. His group’s volcano wasn’t standing up straight, and everyone looked frustrated. Jaden suggested they use more tape at the base. After they tried it, the volcano stood tall, and the whole group cheered.
Question:
What problem did Jaden’s group solve, and how did they solve it?
The problem was that their volcano wouldn’t stand up straight.
They solved it by adding more tape to the base.
What is the meaning of conclusion in reading?
Conclusion is a judgment or decision you make after reading.
What is a character trait?
A character trait is a quality that describes how a character acts or feels.
Can a story have more than one setting? Explain.
Yes, a story can have multiple settings as the characters move or time changes.
What is the solution?
The solution is how the problem is fixed or resolved.
Every morning, Mrs. Rivera read a chapter from a mystery book to her class. Today, she paused and said, “Pay close attention to what the detective notices in the old library.” The students leaned forward, knowing an important clue was coming.
Question:
Why did Mrs. Rivera tell the class to pay attention to the detective’s observations?
Mrs. Rivera told the class to pay attention because the detective was about to notice an important clue.
What does contrast mean?
Contrast means to tell how things are different.
Give an example of an internal and external trait.
Internal trait example: kind; external trait example: tall.
An author can show the setting through details, clues, and descriptions without naming it directly.
How do authors use foreshadowing in a plot?
Authors use foreshadowing by giving hints or clues early in the story about events that will happen later, helping readers predict what might come next.
When the town park closed for repairs, most people stopped visiting. But every day, Mr. Ellis still came by with a trash bag and gloves. He picked up litter around the fence and swept leaves from the sidewalk. A few weeks later, when the park reopened, the community noticed how clean the area looked. They thanked Mr. Ellis for caring even when no one else was watching.
Question:
What does this passage show about Mr. Ellis’s character?
Mr. Ellis is responsible and caring—he helps keep the park clean even when no one is watching.