Vocabulary
Story Elements
Figurative Language
Theme & Summarizing
Text Evidence & Writing
100

A word meaning "difficult or hardship"

Adversity 

100

The beginning of a story where characters and settings are introduced.

Exposition

100

A comparison using “like” or “as.”

Simile

100

The underlying message or lesson in a story is called the…

Theme

100

What does it mean to “cite text evidence”?

To quote or paraphrase specific parts of the text to support an answer or claim.

200

The ability to recover quickly from setbacks.

Resillience

200

The turning point of the story is called...

Climax

200

Which figurative language device is this? — “The wind whispered through the trees.”

Personification

200

What is summarizing?

give a brief statement of the main points of (something).


200

Which of these is better evidence? 

a) “I think the character was sad.” 

b) “The text says, ‘Tears rolled down his face.’”

b) “The text says, ‘Tears rolled down his face.’”

300

Something that blocks progress. 

Obstacle

300

Place these narrative story elements in order: climax, exposition, resolution, rising action, falling action

1. Exposition

2. Rising Action

3. Climax

4. Falling Action

5. Resolution

300

Identify the metaphor: 

a) Her smile was sunshine. 

b) The ball bounced.

a) Her simile was sunshine.

300

What is the theme of Unit 1?

Testing Our Limits / Facing Challenges / Perseverance

300

Write a one-sentence claim about a character, and back it up with a quote.

Student-generated: Example — Claim: The character showed courage. Evidence: “He faced the cliff without hesitation.”

400

A great victory or achievement.

Triumph

400

In Unit 1, name one challenge a character faced and how they responded. 

Answers may vary. 

400

Write your own example of personification.

Answers may vary.

400

How do predictions help a reader better understand the story?

Predictions guide understanding and can be confirmed or revised as events unfold, improving comprehension.

400

Why is it important to include both a claim and evidence in your writing?

Claims state your point; evidence proves it, making your answer credible.

500

Use the word "perseverance" in your own sentence.

Answers may vary

500

Explain how the climax and resolution are different, using an example.

Climax = turning point of maximum tension; Resolution = how the story ends and conflicts are resolved.

500

Explain how figurative language can change the mood or meaning of a story.

It creates imagery, emotion, or emphasizes ideas, affecting how the reader feels and interprets the story.

500

Choose one Unit 1 text: What was the main idea, and how did the author show it through details?

Student-generated example: e.g., Main idea = resilience is important; details = character actions, challenges faced, outcome.

500

Essay Practice — How did a character in Unit 1 show resilience? Give two pieces of evidence.

Student-generated: Example — Character faced danger but kept going; evidence 1: “He didn’t give up despite the storm.” Evidence 2: “He found a solution after failing the first time.”