A statement that transitions to the citing
What is a transitional statement?
The topic or subject in a story.
What is a Main Idea?
The lesson or moral of the story.
Events that take place in a story
What is a plot?
The personality of a character
What is Characterization?
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)
Can the main Idea be a summary?
Yes
Give an example of a theme
Don't be greedy
What are the sections in a plot? (In order)
Exposition, Conflict, Rising action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
The author tells you the personality of the character
What is direct?
Do you cite the author's first or last name?
Last Name
How long is a main idea? (in sentences)
1 or 2 sentences
Can the Theme be a summary of the story?
NO
Second event in a Plot
Conflict
You have to figure out the personality of a character by using text
What is indirect?
Which one?
(22 McBroom)
(McBroom 22)
(McBroom 22)
What is the main Idea of "The Outsiders"?
A boy and his friends go on an adventure.
What is the Theme of "The Outsiders"?
Everybody has their own problems
What are the sections in a plot? (Reverse)
Resolution, Falling Action, Climax, Rising Action, Conflict, Exposition
What does S.T.E.A.L mean?
Speech, Thought, Effect, Action, Looks
Look back at the text to cite it for evidence
What is citing textual evidence?
What is the main idea of "Secrets, lies, and Algebra"?
A girl is having problems in her life.
Can a there be multiple themes
Yes
Fifth part in a plot
Falling Action
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