Figurative Language
Give an example of a comparison that uses the word like or as and state why figurative language this would be.
What is a simile?
Example: “Her smile was as bright as the sun”
What is another name for the main idea?
Central Idea
1. What is a theme?
2. Give an example of a common theme
1. The moral or lesson learned
2. Treat others how you would want to be treated.
What does it mean to compare two things?
Show how they are alike or similar
This former gold dredge is the mysterious and dangerous location at the center of the novel’s investigation.
What is the old dredge at Skeleton Creek?
This unconventional new student arrives at Mica Area High School and immediately stands out for her unique behavior.
Who is Stargirl Caraway?
This genre includes stories that are made up.
What is fiction?
Give an example of an exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally and name the figurative language type.
What is Hyperbole?
Example: “I have a ton of homework”
When a story is told in the order in which things occur
Sequence/Chronological order
Write four specific examples of a setting.
1. Time
2. Place
3. Weather
4. People
What is another term for explaining how things are different
Contrast
These two main characters secretly investigate the mystery after being forbidden by adults to see each other.
Who are Ryan and Sarah?
This character narrates the novel and struggles between wanting popularity and staying true to himself.
Who is Leo Borlock?
This genre tells a realistic story that could happen in real life.
What is realistic fiction?
What is Onomatopoeia
Give an example
A word that sounds like the noise it describes or creates
Example: Boom, Pow, Buzzz, Hisss, etc.
If you were reading an article about the events leading up to the American Revolution, what text structure would be used?
What is Chronological order.
What is the plot?
What the story is about
Context Clues
We have a plethora of books in the library
What does the word plethora mean?
A lot of, many, and abundance
Ryan tells the story through this format, which contrasts with Sarah’s video footage.
What are journal entries?
Stargirl becomes famous at school for doing this at football games.
What is cheering for the opposing team?
This genre includes clues, suspense, and problem-solving.
What is mystery?
The officer has the heart of a lion.
1. What figurative language is this?
2. What does it mean?
1. Metaphor
2. Very brave
How is description used in a text?
Give an example
It is used to provide specific detail about a topic or subject.
What is a resolution?
How the main problem in a story is fixed or solved
What is dialogue?
Conversations between people or characters
This long-standing rumor in Skeleton Creek involves ghosts said to haunt the dredge.
What is the legend of the dredge being haunted?
This theme is explored as students react to Stargirl’s refusal to conform to social norms.
What is individuality versus conformity?
What is the difference between fiction and non fiction and give an example of a text for each genre.
Fiction is fake or not real, non fiction is real and based on true events.
Example: Skeleton Creek, Diary of Anne Frank
What is a common misunderstanding of Alliterations
Alliteration doesn't have to use the same letter, just the same sound
Example: Nelson never knew he had pneumonia.
Compare the book "A Long Walk to Water" to an article about the lack of clean water in africa.
What is Compare and contrast
1. What is the author's purpose?
2. What are the 3 pieces of the author's purpose?
1. The reason the author wrote something
2. Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Why would an author write in the SECOND person P.O.V
To get the reader to put themselves in someone else's shoes
To show a different perspective
This major theme is developed as Ryan and Sarah continue investigating despite fear and danger.
What is courage (or facing fear)?
After public opinion turns against her, Stargirl makes this significant change to try to fit in.
What is changing her name to Susan and acting “normal”?
A story told through journal entries and videos would best fit into this genre.
What is multimedia (or mixed-media) fiction?
Example: Skeleton Creek