Organizational Patterns
Jillian was having a hard time waking up on time for school. She decided to go to bed an hour earlier and she asked her mother to make sure she was up by 7 am every school day.
Problem, Solution
What is the theme in a story?
Lessons learned; life lessons; morals
The action in the story
plot
Hannah is as pretty as a queen.
Simile
author's attitude
tone
Erica got a 100 A on her science test because she studied and paid attention during class.
Cause and Effect
Never been too proud to apologize/do the right thing
The problem in the story
conflict
James is a monster!
Metaphor
reader's attitude
mood
Apples and oranges are both types of fruit and both have seeds. However, apples can come in a variety of colors and taste both sweet and tart. Oranges are orange and usually just taste sweet.
Compare and Contrast
Zoe felt great after confessing to her parents that she did indeed lie about receiving her report card. She had felt so guilty saying she had not received it yet when her parents asked her about it. Her parents were proud of Zoe for telling the truth and even reduced her punishment for being honest.
Honesty is the best policy.
When the problem gets fixed in the story
resolution
The chair tackled Bruce to the ground and caused him to scrap his knee.
Personification
words that have the same or similar meanings
synonyms
Spring is the time of year when plants start to bloom and there is usually lots of precipitation. Springtime is also when many people feel the effects of allergies that stem from trees and grasses blooming. Also, the weather tends to warm up and the days become a bit warmer as we head into summer.
Description
Charles was trying to improve his swing and decided to hit some baseballs of the tee. However, he was only getting more frustrated. Lou offered his help, but that made Charles feel sort of embarrassed, but he accepted the help. After a few extra practices, Lou and Charles swings' improved!
We are stronger together.
Words that describe a character's personality such as: honest, smart, loyal, caring
character traits
I am so tired, I could sleep 1,000 years!
Hyperbole
words that sound alike, but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Example) won and one
Homophones
First, I need to do my homework. Second, I will take a shower. Next, I will feed the dog. Then, I will watch tv or play video games. Lastly, I will read my book for a few minutes before I fall asleep.
Sequential Order or Chronological Order
Samantha won the lottery! She bought a new house, a new car, quit her job, and booked her first vacation out of the country! With all the great things Samantha was able to do with her money, she still felt lonely and empty. Now, all she wanted was to be close with her family and to have friends.
Money cannot buy happiness.
words that describe a character's temporary emotions such as: angry, hungry, sad, mad, happy, excited, scared
character feelings
Jordan was beating around the bush and did not tell his friends exactly why he was called to the principal's office.
Idiom
words that have opposite meanings
Antonyms