Non-Fiction Genres
Main/Central Idea
Supporting Details
Horror
Mystery Question
100

What is a biography?

A story about a person's life. 

100

What is the main idea of the paragraph below?

"If you're an adult and you love horror movies, you're probably going to want your kids to love them, too. But you're not going to take them to see 'The Nun' or 'It' because it will traumatize them," Roth says. "House," though, aims to "show them the fun of scary movies."


Fun scary movies are an option for kids.

100

"The House With a Clock in Its Walls" is an adaptation of_______________.

READ the paragraph below to fill in the blank.

"The House With a Clock in Its Walls" opened in theaters on September 21. The movie is an adaptation of John Bellairs' 1973 children's book of the same name. It is by far the most family friendly of Roth's films, but it isn't the only creepy flick aimed at youngsters this fall. "Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween," based on R.L. 

John Bellairs' 1973 children's book of the same name, "The House With a Clock in Its Walls."

100

What conflict do the character in"The House with a Clock on it's Walls," the story face?

Creaky old place with all manner of creatures. It's home to a plant shaped like a griffin that farts dead leaves. The house also has a ticking clock within its walls. The clock is tied to a dead magician, and they have killer pumpkins.

100

What is the 1st Sub-Title in the article

The Fun Side Of Scary Movies

200

A biography written about someone's own life is called an  ________________?  

Autobiography

200

What is the main idea of the paragraph below?

The "Goosebumps" books have been a gateway to horror for youngsters since the early 1990s. The upcoming movie focuses on kids who have to deal with evil puppet Slappy and Stine's other monsters from the books come to life. 

The "Goosebumps" books have been a fun gateway to horror for youngsters since the early 1990s.

200

According to the text, what types of movies to kids these days gravitate towards?

A. Scarey

B. Superhero

C. Fantasy

Kids these days gravitate toward superheroes

200

What is the name of the evil puppet in the Goosebumps book?

a. Happy

b. Slappy

c. Chappy

The evil puppets name is  Slappy.

200

What conjunction (FANBOY)is used the sentence below?

The clock is tied to a dead magician, played by Kyle MacLachlan, and a potential doomsday event.

AND

300

What information can be found in a travel guide?

A travel guide can include information on the various sites, hotels, restaurants, transportation, and activities that may be of interest to a visitor

300

What is "The House With a Clock in Its Walls"  about?

 Lewis moves in with his eccentric Uncle Jonathan, played by Jack Black, after his parents die. He soon discovers his new home is a creaky old place with all manner of creatures.

300

Why should movie filmmakers not take the fear factor too far in their kids movies.

It could cause serious trauma to young aged children.

300

The Clock in "The House With a Clock in Its Walls"  is tied to a ___________

a. Ghost dog

b. Dead magician

c. A tree

The clock is tied to a dead magician.

300

What TONE/Mood can be found in the sentence below

"The last man on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock at the door..." 


suspenseful

lonely

scary

400

Whats is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

Fiction refers to literature that is not grounded in real-life events but is made up or created from a writer's imagination. Nonfiction refers to factual stories based on real people, information, or events.

400

Watching horror movies is an important part of growing up, says "House" star Jack Black, 

because ________.

It gets you ready for the next stage, for the next level in life. You've got to be able to withstand a little bit of a scare," he says. "That's what life is all about."

400

Under the subtitle

 "Watch out for the Killer Pumpkins"

What balance was found between creating a film that was scary but funny?

Finding the balance of Jack getting vomited in the face by a pumpkin, but then the pumpkins almost killing them, was tricky.

400

What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence below?

The house loomed over me as I stood at the gate. The shadow slapped me down. 

Personification

400

GRAPHIC FEATURES

What information can be found in the caption of the article?

The names of the actors in the photo from left to right. Detail information about a photo. 

500

What are the similarities between fiction and nonfiction

They both can tell a story. Fiction and non-fiction use narrative techniques like plot, character development, setting, and dialogue to tell a story. They both can convey central ideas or theme. 

500

What is the central idea of the article "New Horror Movie for Kids has Thrills and Chills Without being too Scary." 

New horror movies are able to providing kids with a "safe scare" experience. 

 

500

Under the sub-title Watch Out For The Killer Pumpkins

What made "Gremlins" great back in the day?  

They were viciously chaotic killer creatures

500

What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence below?

The jack-o-lantern glowed like a thousand fireflies

simile

500

What TEXT STRUCTURE is used in the article.

A. Description.

B. Compare and Contrast.

C. Chronology/Sequence

A. Description.