Into the Maze
Who are the two main characters of "Into the Maze?"
Theo and Ariana
Which detail from the passage tells the conflict?
C. Olivia realizes there are two important events on the same day.
What is the most exciting part of the story called?
CLIMAX
What does the word torrential mean in the following sentence?
The torrential rain flooded the streets.
1. Loud
2. Heavy
3. Acid
Heavy
Which word goes in the blank?
Shah was so _________ that Srayosi was unable to lift his body from the water.
1. Massive
2. Nimble
3. Reckless
Massive
What is the problem in the story & how is it solved?
Which two sentences best support the idea that Olivia is a determined person?
"There had to be a way for me to do both, so I searched my brain for a plan."
"Regardless, I wasn't ready to give up yet."
What is the rising action?
The rising action includes events that make the conflict worse / more exciting.
What does the word coy mean in the following sentences?
The girl was very coy. Whenever someone asked her a question, she would turn red and look down at the floor.
1. Loud
2. Badly behaved
3. Shy
Shy
Which word goes in the blank?
As we walked through the __________, we noticed that all of the teacher's classrooms were busy with activity.
1. Reckless
2. Nestled
3. Corridor
Corridor
Name two events that are part of the rising action in the story?
1. They are attacked by a giant metal crow.
2. They must run and hide from a tornado.
3. They hear a voice in the maze.
4. Theo is stuck in a giant spider web.
What does the following idiom mean?
"Alma told the story of Milo's giraffe detective, but I barely listened because in my head, the wheels were turning again."
Olivia is thinking of ideas to solve her problem.
What two things must be included in the exposition?
The characters and setting.
What does the word transcend mean in the following sentence?
Some people believe that when you die, your body will transcend into heaven.
1. Fall down
2. Rise up
3. Disappear
Rise up
Fill in the blank.
The thunder overhead was ____________. We knew a terrible storm was coming.
1. Nimble
2. Massive
3. Foreboding
Foreboding
What is the CLIMAX of the story?
Theo is trapped in a giant spider web and a massive metal spider is heading right toward him!
How does Olivia solve her problem?
Olivia's friends come to Milo's birthday party, and after, they go to Alma's house for the sleepover.
What story element should be included in the resolution?
The THEME
What does the word replenish mean in the following sentences?
It was so hot and dry in the desert that I quickly ran out of water. I needed somewhere to replenish it.
1. Refill
2. Drink
3. Empty
Refill
The ____________ boy picked a fight at school. He didn't seem to care whether or not he was expelled.
1. Nimble
2. Massive
3. Reckless
Reckless
What is a possible theme for this story? EXPLAIN.
Answer will be accepted if it is explained well.
What is the theme of the story? How do you know?
Theme: If you don't give up, you may find a solution.
Evidence: Olivia finds a way to go to both Milo's party and Alma's sleepover.
Draw and label all of the parts of the plot diagram.
1. Exposition
2. Conflict
3. Rising Action
4. Climax
5. Falling Action
6. Resolution
What does the idiom throw in the towel mean?
I thought I would never get the answer right. Just as I was about to throw in the towel, my teacher came over to help me with the problem.
1. Solve
2. Give up
3. Throw my book
Give up
1. Foreboding
2. Nestled
3. Nimbled
Nestled