Citing textual evidence
Main Idea
Theme
Plot
Characterization
100

A statement that transitions to the citing

What is a transitional statement?

100

The topic or subject in a story.

What is a Main Idea?

100

The lesson or moral of the story.

What is a theme?
100

Events that take place in a story

What is a plot?

100

The personality of a character

What is Characterization?

200

Which one?

"Johnny is flying"

According to the text, "Johnny is flying"

According to the text, "Johnny is flying" (Cake 926)

According to the text, "Johnny is flying" (Cake 926)

200

Can the main Idea be a summary?

Yes

200

Give an example of a theme

Don't be greedy

200

What are the sections in a plot? (In order)

Exposition, Conflict, Rising action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

200

The author tells you the personality of the character

What is direct?

300

Do you cite the author's first or last name?

Last Name

300

How long is a main idea? (in sentences)

1 or 2 sentences

300

Can the Theme be a summary of the story?

NO

300

Second event in a Plot

Conflict

300

You have to figure out the personality of a character by using text

What is indirect?

400

Which one?

(22 McBroom)

(McBroom 22)

(McBroom 22)

400

What is the main Idea of "The Outsiders"?

A boy and his friends go on an adventure.

400

What is the Theme of "The Outsiders"?

Everybody has their own problems

400

What are the sections in a plot? (Reverse)

Resolution, Falling Action, Climax, Rising Action, Conflict, Exposition

400

What does S.T.E.A.L mean?

Speech, Thought, Effect, Action, Looks

500

Look back at the text to cite it for evidence

What is citing textual evidence?

500

What is the main idea of "Secrets, lies, and Algebra"?

A girl is having problems in her life.

500

Can a there be multiple themes

Yes

500

Fifth part in a plot

Falling Action

500

Give a definition for each word in S.T.E.A.L

Speech is what the character says

Thought is what the character thinks

Effect is how other characters feel about the character

Action is what the character does

L is how the character looks