6th Grade ELA Unit One

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The theme is the message about life that the author expresses through the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the point of view in a story?

Back

The point of view is the perspective from which the story is told, such as first person, second person, or third person.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What does 'exposition' refer to in a plot?

Back

Exposition is the part of the plot that introduces the setting, characters, and background information.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

How can you restate a question effectively?

Back

You can restate a question by rephrasing it while maintaining its original meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the difference between 'first person' and 'third person' point of view?

Back

First person uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from the narrator's perspective, while third person uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and is told from an outside perspective.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often the turning point.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief statement or account of the main points of a story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does 'resolution' mean in a plot?

Back

Resolution is the part of the plot where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is a narrative?

Back

A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10