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Setting
Plot
Characters
Theme
What is this an example of?
100
Define Setting
where and when the story takes place
100
Define Plot
where and when the story takes place
100
Define the term character
Any animal or person in the story
100
Define theme
The message of the story
100

I predict that Jabari will be able to jump off the diving board because it says he practiced a lot.

Prediction

200
Where does the following take place . .As I carried my tray piled high with burgers and fries, I realized, every table was full. The only seat left was next to Billy Markum!
The cafeteria
200
The introduction of the story
The exposition
200
How many characters are in the following scenario. . . "Judy took a deep breath and looked up at Sally she couldn't believe this was happening"
Two
200

I can infer that the boy and his father are poor because if they had enough money they wouldn't live in an airport.

Inference

300
What is the setting of the following . . I leaned back in the chair and shut my eyes. When I heard the sound of the drill I slowly opened my mouth. "What a way to start a day!" I thought.
The dentist and in the morning
300
The most important part or turning point in a story
The Climax
300
Who are the characters in the following . ."The Rabbit darted almost out of sight at once, but soon stopped and, believing that the Turtle could never catch him, lay down by the wayside to have a nap."
The turtle and the rabbit
300
What is the theme of the following. . "Despite everyone telling him he would never make it Jack worked harder and harder everyday and became the best pitcher in the league"
Never give up
300

I can tell that if they get caught they will get thrown out because they keep saying how careful they are not to get caught.

Inference

400
What is the setting in the following. . "Please can't I watch one more show?" I begged. "Not tonight," said Mom. "Tomorrow you have a big day. It's your first day of school!"
At home at night
400
How many steps are in the "plot sequence"
Five
400
How many characters are in the following . . ." Jane had two children to raise. She had to buy clothes and pay the rent."
One
400

Give an example of a theme

Be Yourself, One person can make a difference etc.

400

Money can't buy happiness.

Theme

500
What is the setting of the following. . "Even though it was dark, I knew where we were. I could smell the fresh cut hay and I could hear the animals moving restlessly in their stalls."
In a barn at night
500
Also known as the end of the story
The resolution
500
Who are the characters in the following ...""Not I," said the Goose. "Not I," said the Duck. "I will, then," said the little Red Hen."
The Goose, The duck and the little red hen
500

What is the theme of the following . . "Money Mark was born rich. He never had to work a day in his life and he got everything handed to him on a silver platter. By the time he was twenty-one, Money Mark was bored with life. He was surrounded by a bunch of possessions that he didn’t appreciate and Money Mark could find nothing new or exciting in his life. Despite his vast wealth, Money Mark never found happiness. Penny Petal was born poor. Her family hardly had anything to eat, but they loved each other. Penny Petal appreciated every thing she got. By the time she was twenty-one, Penny was a successful businesswoman. Now she had everything that she had ever dreamed of and she truly loved to share her wealth and happiness with her family who supported her through all of the hard times. "

Money cant buy happiness

500

This reminds me of when I was scared to go roller blading the first time. I wanted to do it, but was so nervous I would fall or make a mistake. Jabari must be feeling very nervous.

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