Story Structure
The beginning of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and conflict.
What is exposition
The number of steps in the Writing Process
What is 5
What does ELA stand for?
What is English Language Arts
To change or correct something, especially a piece of writing or a plan, in order to improve it
What is revise
A genre of stories that are made up but could very well happen in real life
What is realistic fiction
Where and when a story takes place
What is setting
How many different teachers teach 6th grade ELA?
What is 10
Occurring at the end of a unit or term and covering the entirety of the material from that term
What is summative
A genre of stories that are not very likely to happen in real life, but are generally set in the future and tie in with science and technology
What is science fiction
The perspective from which a story is told
What is Point of View
Introduces an idea that supports the topic sentence
What is a supporting detail
Who do we check books out from in the library?
Who is Ms. Martin and Ms. Keo
Any factual information, data, research findings, examples, or expert opinions used to support a claim/supporting detail
What is evidence
A genre of stories that are made up and include ideas that could not happen in real life, often involving magical elements, such as talking animals
What is fantasy
A well-developed, lifelike character with realistic emotions, conflicting feelings, and multiple traits
What is a round character
Restates the main idea of the paragraph
What is a concluding sentence
The belief that we can work hard and improve
What is growth mindset
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
What is collaboration
A genre of stories that involve a secret or crime that needs to be solved, usually by the end of the story
What is mystery
The reason behind a character's behaviors and choices in a story or theme.
What is facts, statistics, examples, expert statements, observations, personal experiences, anecdotes, and analogies
Who is the author of Count Me In?
Who is Varsha Bajaj
The idea that people should be treated fairly and justly, and that everyone should have what they need to succeed.
What is equity
A genre of fiction whose purpose is to create feelings of fear, dread, and terror in the reader
What is horror