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Vocabulary
Setting
Plot
Theme
Compare and Contrast
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Who are the Patriots?
One who loves his or her country and supports its authority
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Define setting
The setting is where the story takes place.
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Define plot
The plot is the order of events in a story.
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Define theme
The theme is the lesson learned or message of the story.
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What does compare mean?
Find the similarities
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Define churning
To stir or shake violently
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What year(s) did the story take place in?
Late 1700's 1778
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What happens in the beginning of the story?
Jack and Annie are sent on a mission to the Revolutionary War to "find something to send". The magic tree house carries them to the year 1778 where they meet the patriots.
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Why is it important for stories to have a theme?
Without a theme, the story has no purpose. Stories with a theme are teaching the reader a lesson.
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What does contrast mean?
Find the differences
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Define conflict
Competitive or opposing action or opposites Unfriendly action
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What state does "Revolutionary War on Wednesday" take place in?
The story takes place in Pennsylvania.
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How did the story end?
Jack, Annie and the patriots completed their missions. Jack and Annie were given a letter to send and the army agreed to fight. Jack and Annie returned home using the magic tree house and the patriots continued to finish their mission.
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True or False. Theme can be the central topic of the story or text.
True
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How is the message of this story similar to "The Three Little Pigs"?
Never give up Perseverance
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Define triumph
The joy or exultation of victory or success
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Why is the setting important in the story?
The reader can follow the story easier if there is a setting. The reader can picture in his or her head what is happening. Without the setting, the story would not make sense.
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What is the problem and solution of "Revolutionary War on Wednesday"?
Problem - All while Jack and Annie are on their own mission to find "something to send", George Washington and their crew almost give up on their own mission to fight for the United State's independence. Solution - Jack and Annie convince George Washington to not give up. "The harder the conflict - the more glorious the triumph."
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How does the reader find the theme of the story?
The reader should ask himself/herself what they learned from the story. The reader should ask if what he or she learned was a good lesson to live by. ** Some authors tell what the theme is clearly and does not make the reader look for it within the text.
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Compare and contrast Jack and Annie's mission to the Patriot's mission.
Similarities -Mission/Task -Dangerous -For a good cause Differences -Jack and Annie had to find "something to send". -The Patriots had to fight for independence. -Jack and Annie's mission was short. -The Patriot's mission was several years long.
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Define seize
To take possession of, capture, arrest
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In detail describe the scene of "Revolutionary War on Wednesday".
It was a cold, winter night in 1778. There was rain, snow, and sleet coming down hard. The men were cold and tired but knew they had to complete their mission. The army began crossing the Delaware River by boat.
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Give a complete, detailed summary of the plot in "Revolutionary War on Wednesday".
Beginning - Jack and Annie use the tree house to travel to another year in time. Jack and Annie are caught by the Patriots. Jack is given a letter from the captain to send home if he should fail his mission. Jack and Annie follow the army. Annie and Jack gets on the boat with the men and Commander George Washington. While on the boat Jack and Annie are caught by George Washington and must encourage the men to continue the mission. Jack and Annie go back to the tree house and travel home to Frog Creek, Pennsylvania.
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What is the theme of "Revolutionary War on Wednesday"?
Jack, Annie, and the patriots learned: "The harder the conflict - the more glorious the triumph." Never give up. Try your best.
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What is the 3rd grade "I Can" statement for this week?
I can compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author using similar characters.