Character Traits
Who narrates Sarah, Plain and Tall?
Anna
What is a squall?
A large gust of wind that leads to a storm.
How did Anna and Caleb's mom die?
She died after having Caleb.
Does Sarah, Plain and Tall take place today or a long time ago?
*Bonus Points if you can give about when it takes place (the mid ____)
A long time ago
Bonus: Mid 1800's
What is a character trait? How do we find one?
A word used to describe a character's personality.
We find a character trait by looking at what a character says and does.
Who saves the chickens during the squall?
Sarah
What is a wagon?
a vehicle used because cars weren't invented. It was pulled by horses.
Who fixed the roof?
Sarah and Papa
Why does Caleb say "Women don't wear overalls."
Back then women were supposed to wear dresses.
What is a summary?
A summary is like a retell but it should be short and only include important details (big events).
How do we know that Papa is kind?
Teacher decides
What is a mound?
A pile of material such as dirt, grass, or rocks.
Why didn't Caleb and Anna want sarah to learn how to drive a wagon?
They were afraid she was going to leave.
How do Anna, Caleb, and Papa talk to Sarah before she comes to stay with them?
Through letters
What is background knowledge?
What we know about a topic before reading a text.
Which piece of evidence proves that Sarah is helpful:
A. When she brings gifts for Anna and Caleb
B. When she teaches Caleb and Anna how to swim
C. When she asks Papa to teach her how to drive a wagon
B. When she teaches Caleb and Anna to swim
What is a prairie?
A flat grassland.
Whats a reason as to why Sarah wouldn't want to stay?
She would miss her home
She would miss the ocean
She would miss her brother
She did't like Caleb, Anna, and/or Jacob.
How did Sarah and Papa find each other?
Papa made an Ad in the newspaper looking for a wife.
The first step in summarizing is ______
What is the name of the woman who gives Sarah flowers to plant in her garden?
Maggie
What is a plow
A large gardening tool, pulled by horses or cows.
What is important about the part of the story when they are all in the barn during the storm?
Sarah and Papa show affection for eachother.
Give me three ways that Sarah is brave.
She wants to drive a wagon and go to town by herself.
She wears overalls
She helps papa fix the roof
What is the highest point, or turning point, in a story called?
*Hint: It's at the top of a story mountain
Climax!