Parts of a Story
What is the first part of the story pyramid?
Exposition
Give an example of an onomatopoeia.
Any sound word
Do we use formal or informal language for reports?
Formal
What are the people in a story called?
Characters
What is the last part of the story pyramid?
Resolution
Give an example of a personification.
Any example that gives an inanimate object human qualities
What tense are reports written in?
Reports are written in the Past Tense
Do we use formal or informal language for story writing?
Informal or a mix of both
What is the part of the story that occurs just before the final paragraph?
Falling action
Report Writing
What is the purpose of a report?
The purpose of a report is to share information. It explains, informs and describes.
What must we do at the beginning of each new paragraph for stories and reports?
Indent / Leave a few finger spaces
What is the rising action in a story? Give an example.
The rising action are the events that lead up to the conflict.
Why do we use figures of speech?
To paint a picture with our words.
Content
Language
Organisation
Grammar
What are 2 ways to end a story?
A story can end with a quote, a question, a prediction, a call to action, a lesson learnt or with the writer's thoughts and feelings
What is the conflict in the story and where is it on the pyramid?
The conflict is the problem that the character(s) face in the story. It is the peak of the story pyramid.
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
Metaphors do not use "like" or "as" but similes do
What details are meant to be in a report?
Date & Time
Location
Persons involved (first and last names)
The Event (all details from start to end)
The Outcome
What are 3 ways to begin a story?
A story can begin with a flashback, a question, description, dialogue or a sound effect.