Various Topics (2x)
What is the first stage of plot & what happens in it?
Introduction / Exposition - introduce setting, characters, and conflict
What is the STEAL method?
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks
What is theme?
the universal message of a story
What is Point of View?
the perspective from which a story is told
Define intimidate.
To use strength to make someone feel small.
What are the two major types of conflict? and Where do they happen?
Internal - inside the character's mind
External - outside of the character
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct char. tells about a character, Indirect char. shows about a character
Give me two ways that you can find theme.
Title, Looking at the Conflict, How a character changes, asking what is the universal message
Write down 3 different Points of View.
1st, 2nd, 3rd Limited, 3rd Omniscient
What is the setting of a story?
The place AND time where the story happens
Active Reading - What kinds of things do you write on sticky notes in your novel?
Vocabulary, Questions, Stuff that's interesting, Predictions, Connections to the text
Eric's car broke down in the woods and his phone wasn't getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked salmon while waiting for help. What trait does this show in Eric?
He is smart, resourceful
EREADING Number 3
Working hard will prepare you for challenges later in life.
Cindy got her test back and started crying immediately. It was a C. Her mother would never stand for Cs. She felt disappointed. She knew that she would be in big trouble. Then Jen got her test back. Jen cheered. She got a C. Her mother would be so proud. Jen had studied hard for the test and she was satisfied with the results. She felt proud.
3rd Omniscient
Define frostbite.
Medical condition where extreme cold makes you lose the flow of blood
What questions should you answer when summarizing a text?
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How
Jason is an excellent accountant who works full-time for his best friend's company. A larger accounting firm contacts Jason and offers to pay him twice what he makes if he will work for them. Jason thinks about taking the money, but then declines. He realizes, loyalty is worth more than money. What technique of STEAL is being used here?
Thoughts
EREADING Number 4
Don't ask for help if you won't listen to the answer.
What is the main advantage of 1st Person POV?
You get to see the main character's thoughts, feelings and emotions
Define characterization.
The way an author reveals a character's personality.
What is SQ3R?
Skim, Question, Read, Recite, Review
Michael has clothes all over the floor of his bedroom. Underneath the clothes on his floor is a pizza box with crusts in it. Underneath the pizza box is bunch of pieces of a board game that Michael played and didn't put away. Michael sat on his unmade bed with his shoes on and played video games all night. What technique is being used? AND What trait does it show?
Actions, He is a slob, lazy, irresponsible
EREADING Question 5
Trying to make everybody happy ends with everyone disappointed.
The sound of lawnmowers roared across the suburb. Nick rose from his bed and slowly walked to the bathroom. He brushed his teeth and threw on a pair of clothes. Then he ran upstairs. His mom was working by the oven. "Care for some eggs, Nick?" Nick smiled and said, "Yeah, that'd be great, Mom." His mom smiled at him and cracked a few more eggs into a large glass bowl. She stirred the eggs while he put his head down on the table. "Don't fall back asleep, Nick," she said. He chuckled.
3rd Limited
Define pinnacle.
highest point of success or achievement