Character Growth
At the beginning of "Eleven" how does Rachel mostly feel about turning 11?
Embarrassed and powerless
What does perspective mean?
The way a character sees and understands the events of a story.
What does the Ant do all summer?
He works hard and saves food for the winter.
What part of speech is a person, place, or thing?
A noun.
How did Rachel feel about her red sweater?
She hated it.
By the end of the story, Rachel's change is best described as...
She gains some self-awareness but still feels small and misunderstood.
How can we tell that "Eleven" is told from Rachel's perspective?
We hear her inner thoughts and feelings, and the story is told in the first person ("I").
What does the Grasshopper do all summer?
He plays music, relaxes, and enjoys the weather.
What part of speech is a word that describes a noun?
An adjective.
What is one thing that the Grasshopper's perspective did not allow him to do?
Prepare for the winter.
What type of figurative language is Rachel using when she says, "The way you grow old is kind of like an onion,"
simile
What is one thing Mia's perspective of her teacher is in "Conquering All"?
She sees her teacher as kind and wise.
When does the Grasshopper come to the Ant for help?
In the winter, when he is cold and hungry.
What part of speech is a word that shows action?
A verb.
How would you describe the theme for the short story, "Eleven" ?
Everyone will face moments when they feel small, but persistence and courage can make a difference.
What is character growth?
The process of a character changing and maturing throughout a story.
If a story is told from the point of view of a news reporter, what perspective is that?
Third-person perspective.
How do you think the Ant's perspective of work differs from the Grasshopper's?
The Ant sees work as necessary for survival, while the Grasshopper sees it as an annoyance.
In the sentence: "She quickly ran to the store," what part of speech is "She" "quickly" and "store"
*hint* There will be three different parts of speech.
"She" is a pronoun, "quickly" is an adverb, and "store" is a noun.
In one sentence, tell me how a character's growth is connected to their perspective in a story.
A character's growth is often a result of a change in their perspective.
What can we say is the TURNING POINT for Rachel in "Eleven"?
When she tries to explain that the jacket is not hers but is ignored.
How does a character's perspective influence what the reader learns about the story?
It limits what we know and shows us the events only through their thoughts and feelings.
What is the theme or lesson of "The Ant and the Grasshopper"?
That it's important to plan and work hard for the future.
In the sentence: "The small ant carried a heavy leaf," what are the two adjectives?
"small" and "heavy"
Give an example of a proper noun.
Juan , Mrs. Forrester, New York, etc.