Thank You Ma'am
Who is the main character in "Thank You Ma'am?"
Roger or Roger and Mrs.Jones
Name one of the 4 types of context clues.
1. Examples 2. Substitution 3.Synonyms & Antonyms 4.Definition
What 2 things are needed to make an inference?
Textual evidence and prior knowledge.
Who is the main character in "The Scholarship Jacket?"
Martha or Martha and her grandfather.
How many parts of plot are there?
5
How does the story end?
Roger learns his lesson and receives 10 dollars for his blue suede shoes.
I thought that I heard faint scratching noises, but I figured that it might be in my head.
Small
Why is it important for readers to make inferences?
How does the story end?
Martha gets her jacket.
What is the name of the part of plot where loose ends are tied up?
Falling Action
What is the initial conflict in "Thank You Ma'am?"
Roger tries to steal Mrs.Jones' purse.
Jamie had a hard time keeping up with her mom who was walking at a brisk pace.
Quick
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said.
What type of job does Paul do?
Construction
What is the conflict in "The Scholarship Jacket?"
Martha's principal wants her to pay 15 dollars for the scholarship jacket although she has earned it.
Which part of plot is the most interesting? It is often called the turning point of the story.
Climax
What is the climax or turning point of "Thank You Ma'am?"
Mrs. Jones takes care of Roger although he tried to steal from her.
Dr. King was one of the most important figures during America's civil rights movement. In fact, many consider him to be one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. He pushed for African Americans to have the same rights as white citizens, including equal access to schools, workplaces, stores, and restaurants. Also a skilled orator, Dr. King is perhaps best known for his "I Have a Dream" speech. He delivered this well-known address during the March on Washington in 1963.
Public Speaker
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone.
What happened to the window?
Tommy hit the window with a baseball on accident while playing.
What is the turning point or climax of "The Scholarship Jacket?"
Martha's grandfather tells her he will not pay for the jacket and Martha must tell her principal that her grandfather refuses.
Which part of plot creates tension or builds interest for the reader?
Rising Action
Is the main character of "Thank You Ma'am" static or dynamic and how do you know? (You must explain your answer to receive the point.)
Dynamic
The saxophone was invented in the 1840s by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian musician and instrument maker. Sax noticed that brass instruments often drowned out the woodwinds; this created an unevenness in sound and tone. Sax's solution was to create an instrument that would integrate parts of both woodwinds and brass instruments. Namely, his new instrument, the saxophone, joined a brass-like body with a woodwind-like mouthpiece. It was suitable for both orchestras and military bands, making it a good choice for musicians and composers. The saxophone has grown in popularity over time and is now played around the world.
Combine
Today was a special day in Ms. Smith’s class. Some of the children were walking around the room, some of them were standing in small groups, and some of them were at their desks, putting finishing touches on cardboard mailboxes. After coloring a cool flame on the side of his racecar mailbox, Johnny hopped off his chair, strutted over to Veronica’s desk, and dropped a small white envelope into her princess castle mailbox. Veronica blushed and played with her hair. While this was happening, Bartleby was frantically trying to put a small white envelope into everyone’s mailbox. After giving one to Ms. Smith, Bartleby pulled out a medium-sized red envelope from his pocket. He blushed and tried to put it in Veronica’s mailbox, but it wouldn’t quite fit. Bartleby struggled with it for a few seconds and then ran off with the envelope. Veronica rolled her eyes and popped her gum.
Why is today a special day?
Valentines day!
Is the main character in "The Scholarship Jacket" static or dynamic? (You must give evidence to support your answer to receive the points!)
Dynamic
What is the name of beginning of the story, where setting, characters, and sometimes the basic conflict are revealed?
Exposition