Theme
Central Idea
Plot Diagram
Define that Word
Misc.
100

The theme of this DISNEY SONG is that you are supposed to support your friends. 

Friend Like Me

100

The central idea of Their Eyes Were Watching God

Janie goes through three marriages trying to figure out love and how to live her life. 

100

The most exciting part of a story is called

The Climax

100

Define the word as it is used in the sentence:


I didn’t want to be a hindrance to you so I decided not to bother you with my problems. 

burden, a bother, obstacle 

100

Another word for supporting details is

textual evidence

200

Here are the lyrics from Shiny

"Chasing the love of these humans
Who made you feel wanted
You tried to be tough
But your armor's just not hard enough"


The theme is that you cannot try to please people.

200

The difference between the central idea and theme is that...

The central idea is the summary of what has happened in the story while the theme is a life lesson the author is trying to teach you.

200

This element introduces the characters, setting, and general information regarding any background information necessary for understanding the story

Exposition/Introduction

200

Define the word as it is used in the sentence:

A good way to hurt someone's confidence is to belittle their hard work.

lower, criticize, diminish

200

When trying to write a constructive response, this is the first thing you should do

Read and analyze the question given
300

What is a theme found in the novel The Eyes Were Watching God?

Answers may very. 

300

The central idea of the Declaration of Independence.

The 13 colonies were declaring their independence from Great Britain and stating the reasons they wanted to be separated.  

300

The falling action of the movie Cinderella is

Cinderella has to go home. The prince finds the slipper and tries to go out and find her. 

300

Define the word as it is used in the sentence:

Just because things aren't going the way you want doesn’t mean you should lose your composure. 

self-control, calmness, tranquility, etc.

300

True of false: Themes are stated in the story

False, they are implied

400

RL2

Determine two or more life lessons or central ideas of text and thoroughly think about their development over the course of the text, including how they affect and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an unbiased summary of the text.

400
The central idea requires you to ________ the text in a few sentences. 

Summarize

400

When filling out this area in the plot diagram, you often think about how the story finishes

Resolution

400

Define the word as it is used in the sentence:

I didn’t realize that everything I ever needed in life was within close proximity to me. 

closeness, distance, presence, etc. 

400

The importance of providing textual evidence is...

it gives support to your argument, let’s the reader see you have a solid foundation, and supports your analysis of what the text states/implies

500
With the theme, the author is trying to ________ you. 
Teach
500

The central idea of the Bill of Rights.

Congress were allowing the states to adopt specific rights for their citizens in order to feel more comfortable with the government.

500

The order of the plot diagram is

exposition/introduction, rising action, conflict, climax, falling action, resolution

500

Define the word as it is used in the sentence:

In order for the lazy worker to receive punishment for their constant absences and late clock-ins, the manager had no choice but to chastise them. 

scold, punish, reprimand, rebuke

500

This is how you should write a constructed response (Breakdown) 

  • Read and Analyze Question (What is the question asking you to find?)
  • Determine Stance (What do you think about the topic?/What is your answer to the prompt?)
  • Explain Stance (Why do you think this?)
  • Refer to text and Gather evidence (What textual evidence can you use to support your 'why'?)
  • Integrate evidence (How does this piece of evidence relate to your position?)
  • Explain Evidence (Why is this piece of evidence important?)
  • Review and Revise