Theme/Figurative language
The lesson of the story
What is theme.
Elijah was really happy when he got an A on the exam. He felt elated!
What is really happy?
The genre that has a plot.
hint: fiction/non-fiction
What is fiction?
I can't believe you broke the lamp! That lamp was 100$. You will pay for that!!
What is angry?
Prefix un
What is not?
Sam wanted a new bike. It was very expensive, so mom said that he would need to buy it himself. For 6 months, he mowed the lawn, took the trash out, and did the dishes every day. Finally, he was able to go to the store and buy that new bike!
What is perseverance or hard work.
Ian was so irate that he wanted to throw something, but he took a deep breath, and then he felt better.
What is mad?
Where and when the story takes place
What is setting?
Key words: I, me, us, we
What is 1st person?
things needed in a fiction summary
BME
Somebody, wanted, but, then, so
It is raining cats and dogs!
It is raining really hard
Erica was feeling really lethargic on Sunday. She didn't have any energy left after the amusement park trip.
What is no energy.
What is climax?
Key words: she, they, them, names
What is 3rd person?
Is this ladder strong enough to bear my weight?
1. to carry
2. hold up/support
3. to put up with
4. a large mammal
What is to hold up/support
I am all ears!
I am listening!
After we placed our order, the bezzar brought us our drinks.
What is waiter
What is the Netherworld?
"Doctor, when my hand gets better, will I be able to play the piano?"
"Of course" said the doctor.
"That's great. I could never play the piano before!"
What is funny?
Prefix mis
What is wrong/incorrect?
Victoria's school was having a toy drive. She donated a small unicorn stuffed animal to the drive. On the day of the drive, Victoria got to see the joy on the kids faces when they opened their gift. She could not believe how happy the small unicorn made the 3 year old little girl. She knew she would continue to donate to the drive every year!
What is little things make a big difference?
What terrible flurbble! The power went out right as I was about to beat the level on my video game!
What is luck?
Why is setting important?
It affects the plot. Certain events would not happen during other times or in other places.
Please take out the trash. That would really help me today. Thank you!
What is polite?
Do you think Charlie is right about Charlotte being a witch? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Teacher determined.