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The climax of a story is when...

The turning point of the story, or when the character gets or does not get what they want

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What are 2 theme topics?

Multiple Answers possible

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What are the two things you need to make an inference?

Text Evidence and Background Knowledge (schema)
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As Sarah walked through the dense forest, a sudden storm erupted, and lightning struck a nearby tree, setting it ablaze. She had to find shelter quickly to avoid being caught in the downpour. What type of conflict is Sarah experiencing?

person vs nature

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Based on the passage, how does the author use Karl's speech to build his characterization?

A) Karl speaks in a serious, logical manner, often criticizing Darla's spontaneity.
B) Karl speaks enthusiastically and gives over-the-top descriptions of his plans to do well in school.
C) Karl speaks quietly to himself, always grumbling about not wanting to do school work.

A) Karl speaks in a serious, logical manner, often criticizing Darla's spontaneity.

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What is introduced in the exposition of a story? (there are 3 things)

2/3 will get points

Characters

Setting (time and place)

Problem

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What is a simple definition of theme?

The message or moral that the author wants you to know

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3. If a character in a story always avoids eye contact and speaks softly, what can you infer about this character's personality?

The character is shy.

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Tom was torn between telling his best friend the truth about the broken vase or keeping it a secret to avoid getting in trouble. He struggled with what was the right thing to do. What type of conflict is Tom facing?

person vs self

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List 3 character traits for Karl
Organized

Logical

Perfectionist 

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What motivates Nya to walk long distances every day in A Long Walk to Water?

She is gathering water for her family to survive.

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What is a possible theme for ALWTW?

Having perseverance and hope can lead to survival and positive change, even in the face of overwhelming adversity. (example)

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Mia glanced at the dark clouds gathering in the sky. She quickened her pace, gripping her backpack tightly as the wind picked up. Her bus stop was still three blocks away, and she didn’t have an umbrella. Lightning flashed in the distance, and she shivered. The first drops of rain splashed onto the pavement just as she broke into a run.

Question 1: What can you infer about Mia’s feelings as she walks to the bus stop?

B. She is scared and wants to hurry.

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Maria felt like an outsider in her school because of her unique style and interests, which did not align with the popular trends. She often faced ridicule from her classmates. What type of conflict is Maria experiencing?

person vs society

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Why do you think Darla's spontaneous and disorganized nature is described as "a challenge" to Karl?

We can infer that Darla's spontaneous and disorganized nature is described as a "challenge" to Karl because it clashes with his own strong preference for structure and predictability. Her approach likely tests his patience.

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In A Long Walk to Water, why does Salva become separated from his family?

He runs into the bush when his school is attacked.

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What are some possible topics for this story?

A Porcupine was looking for a good home. At last he found a little sheltered cave, where lived a family of Snakes. He asked them to let him share the cave with them, and the Snakes kindly consented.

The Snakes soon wished they had not given him permission to stay. His sharp quills pricked them at every turn, and at last they politely asked him to leave.

"I am very well satisfied, thank you," said the Porcupine. "I intend to stay right here." And with that, he politely escorted the Snakes out of doors. And to save their skins, the Snakes had to look for another home.

  • Kindness
  • Generosity
  • Exploitation
  • Boundaries
  • Power dynamics
  • Selfishness
  • Conflict
  • Manipulation
  • Hospitality
  • Consequences of actions
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Liam stared at the math problem in front of him. His pencil hovered over the page, but he hadn’t written anything down yet. He knew he was supposed to solve for "x," but the steps just didn’t make sense to him. His teacher had explained it earlier, but Liam had been distracted by a conversation in the hallway. Sighing, he glanced at the clock and realized time was running out.

 He didn’t pay attention during class.

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I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the surprise party. My cousin, David was there. He flew all the way from Arizona!

'Happy Birthday!' everyone shouted. My family pulled out all the stops - I even got a new bike! It was the best day ever.

What is the point of view?

1st Person POV

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Why does Karl find Darla's "unpredictable nature exhausting"?


A. Because he believes her behavior is disruptive to the learning environment.
B. Because he is intimidated by her ability to come up with exciting ideas.
C. Because he prefers to work alone and doesn't enjoy collaborating with others.
D. Because he feels challenged by her refusal to follow his carefully planned approach.

D. Because he feels challenged by her refusal to follow his carefully planned approach.

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Draw and label the plot diagram.

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What is a possible theme for this story?

A Porcupine was looking for a good home. At last he found a little sheltered cave, where lived a family of Snakes. He asked them to let him share the cave with them, and the Snakes kindly consented.

The Snakes soon wished they had not given him permission to stay. His sharp quills pricked them at every turn, and at last they politely asked him to leave.

"I am very well satisfied, thank you," said the Porcupine. "I intend to stay right here." And with that, he politely escorted the Snakes out of doors. And to save their skins, the Snakes had to look for another home.

Offering help without thinking can lead to negative consequences.

Failing to respect boundaries can harm relationships.

Ignoring small problems can allow them to grow into much larger issues.

 

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The kitchen was a mess after dinner. Plates were stacked high in the sink, crumbs covered the counter, and a sauce stain was splattered on the wall. Jackson sighed, staring at the mess his siblings had left behind. He knew it would take a while to clean up, but if he didn’t, no one else would. Rolling up his sleeves, he got to work, determined to finish quickly.

Question 3: What sentence from the text shows that Jackson feels responsible for cleaning up after others.

He knew it would take a while to clean up, but if he didn’t, no one else would.

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 She looked at the clock and realized she was late. The midterm test would begin in 15 minutes. Quickly, she grabbed her bag and ran out the door. 

"Mariana! Where are you going?" Her mom shouted from the kitchen.

"I am late for a test." Mariana said, already at a full sprint.


What is the point of view?

3rd Person POV
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  1. Inference: Why does the passage say that Karl's seriousness is a "challenge" for Darla?
    A. Because Darla enjoys provoking a reaction from Karl.
    B. Because Darla sees Karl's seriousness as an opportunity to have fun.
    C. Because Darla finds it difficult to work with someone who is so rigid and inflexible.
    D. Because Darla believes that Karl's seriousness is holding them back from being creative.

B. Because Darla sees Karl's seriousness as an opportunity to have fun.