Theme
Theme is defined as...
The message, lesson, or moral of a story
Jessica bounced excitedly in her chair. She loved math quizzes. She had studied hard the night before and was ready to take on the test.This passage demonstrates this character trait.
What is hard working?
"Buzzzz" the bee happily flew through the air.
What is onomatopoeia?
The definition of setting.
What is When and Where a story takes place?
The definition of conflict.
What is the problem in a story?
This story's theme is to follow your own path, even if it isn't what others want for you.
What is Warning: Color May Fade
Chloe stopped to help Kyle pick up his fallen books from the floor. She always looked out for others.
This passage reveals this character trait.
What is empathetic? Kind? Helpful? Considerate?
Jimmy shared about the surprise party this weekend. It looks like the cat's out of the bag!
What is idiom?
The setting of this moment right now.
What is Mrs. Wolfe's classroom during ___ period?
The flood had swept away most of the cars on the street. Jacob had to get across to the apartment building before his house was fully submerged.
This passage demonstrates this type of conflict.
What is character vs. nature?
This story's theme is sometimes people are not as good as they first appear to be.
What is Ashes?
Zack knew his socratic seminar group was struggling. He knew he had to step up and help organize the conversation. So he did.
This passage reveals this character trait.
He was so fast. He moved like lightening.
What is simile?
The setting (place only) of The One Who Watches.
What is New York?
Carolyn was terrified by heights but her friends all wanted to go to Kings Island this weekend. She wanted to go so badly and didn't want to be left out.
This passage demonstrates this type of conflict.
What is character vs. self?
This story's theme is that following others lead without judgement can lead to trouble.
What is The One Who Watches?
I never do anything right. My team needs me to step up and lead but I'm just going to ruin it.
This passage reveals this character trait.
What is insecurity?
The lights waved to me from across the street. Beckoning me to enter.
What is personification?
The setting of Warning: Color May Fade
Caswell Prep in the school year
James walked up to Joshua. "Why didn't you pass to me? I was wide open! You cost us the game?"
"I didn't pass to you because you can't catch" Joshua challenged.
James saw red.
This passage demonstrates this type of conflict.
What is character vs character?
The theme of the Robert Frost poem "The Road Not Taken".
What is sometimes you have to choose the less popular option to find success?
Chloe accepted the reward for MVP with a smile and nod. "I wouldn't be here without the help of my team. We all deserve to be recognized!"
This passage reveals this character trait.
What is humble?
Samantha made pumpkin bread for the whole team. It was delicious. She is the Michael Jordan of baking.
Metaphor
The setting of Ashes
What is diner on a Tuesday?
Matthew needed a job. He'd had to drop out of high school to take care of his sick mother and now the sick days from her employer had run out. Everywhere he went, he was turned away because he didn't have an education. He needed something that would pay enough to afford their house and to feed their family.
This passage demonstrates this type of conflict.
What is character vs society?