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Definition of Theme 

The message or moral of the story that readers can apply to their own lives 

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Definition of Point of View

The focus on WHO is telling the story

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What is wrong with this sentence?

nathan visited his cousins for thanksgiving. 

The sentence is missing 2 capitals.

Nathan visited his cousins for Thanksgiving. 

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Definition of Tone

The author's or narrator's attitude towards the audience, subject, or characters. 

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When is your Unit 2 assessment?

Today (right after this game)

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?


Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.





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Name three different types of point of view.

First Person POV

Second person POV

Third person POV

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What three punctuation marks go at the end of a sentence? 




A period .

A question mark ?

An exclamation point !

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How does the setting affect tone?

By creating an atmosphere that reflects  the tone or mood. 

For example, a dark, stormy setting might invoke a suspenseful or ominous tone. 

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What is the first step in asking for help when you are confused?

Read the directions 

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Diana had forgotten her homework at home again. She didn’t want to tell her teacher, but she knew she needed to be honest. When Diana explained what happened, her teacher didn’t get mad. Instead, the teacher gave her a chance to turn it in the next day and reminded Diana to check her backpack before school. Diana learned that being honest was better than making excuses.


What is the theme to this story?




Be honest even when it's tough.


Don't make excuses.

or

Communicate.





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“I walked to the store and bought some chips. They were my favorite kind.” What point of view is this written in?






First Person POV

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Why do we capitalize the first letter of a person’s name?

A name is a proper noun. 

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What was the tone of “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros?

Frustrated, reflective

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According to the VMS annotation guide, what color highlighter do we use to highlight evidence?

Blue

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Can themes apply to real life situations? Why or why not?



Yes, themes are often universal messages, that can relate to real life real life experiences, like perseverance, honesty, or courage.

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“She walked to class in a hurry because she woke up late.”

What point of view is this written in? 

Third Person POV

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what specific punctuation is needed when writing dialogue?


Quotation marks

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What clues in a text can help identify the tone?

Word choice, sentence structure, and imagery

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When is your Narrative Assessment due?

Friday, November 22


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What is the theme in Red Scarf Girl?

The conflict between loyalty to one’s family and loyalty to political ideals, as well as the importance of staying true to personal values even in the face of societal pressure.

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What does Third Person limited POV mean?

The narrator focuses on the thoughts, feelings and experiences of only one character. 

The reader sees the story through that character's perspective. Readers do not know what other characters are feeling or thinking unless shown through actions or dialogue.

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"The little boy was elated when he saw the giant birthday cake, his face lit up with pure joy."

What does the word elated mean as it is used in this sentence?

Very happy or excited

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Identify the tone of this story: 

The sun streamed through the windows, filling the room with a warm, golden light. Laughter echoed as children chased each other around the yard, their feet crunching on the fallen autumn leaves. The smell of fresh-baked cookies wafted from the kitchen, promising sweet treats and cozy moments.


Cheerful, warm, nostalgic 

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What does C.E.R stand for?

Claim

Evidence 

Reasoning