Pre-reading for "Mrs. Flowers"

Multiple Choice

When the author tells us exactly what the character is like.

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

Multiple Choice

When the author gives clues about the character through their speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks.

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

Multiple Choice

Identify if the example is direct or indirect characterization.

Evan has a good sense of humor.

• Direct

• Indirect

Multiple Choice

When Mai heard that Beth had been elected, she said, "Isn't that nice? I hope being president is good enough for Little Miss Perfect."

• Direct

• Indirect

Multiple Choice

Martha said that Janine was mean to her.

• Direct

• Indirect

Open Ended

Based on this indirect characterization, describe what Roberto is like directly.

“Roberto has arrived,” said Roberto loudly, stepping onto the basket ball court. He handed his jacket to Rodney, the friend who followed him everywhere. Roberto was wearing a top-brand sports shirt. He flexed his arm muscles so that others could admire them. The other players looked at each other nervously.

Open Ended

Based on this indirect characterization, describe what Paula is like directly.

When Paula came over, Susan and Janet were sitting around being bored.
Paula called the museum to find out what the hours were. Then, she found the bus schedule and got Susan and Janet out the door.

Multiple Choice

The mood of a literary work is ...

• the overall feeling or atmosphere created for the reader

• the reader's opinion about the work

• the writer's purpose in writing

• language that describes the physical senses

Multiple Choice

What is the mood?

Nathan had been in the old house before, but this was the first time he was left alone for the

evening. A scratching sound against the house made him start. He realized it was only the

telephone wire slapping in the wind. A low moan came from the basement. “Ah, it’s only the

furnace,” he thought. But what was that sound upstairs? Footsteps? Was someone in the house?

Suddenly, three loud knocks sounded at the front door. Nathan jumped to his feet. “Why didn’t

they ring the doorbell?” he wondered.

• happy

• relaxed

• tense

• desperate

Multiple Choice

Which of these details does NOT help create that mood?

• a scratching sound against the house

• the fact that Nathan had been in the old house before

• a low moan

• three loud knocks

Multiple Choice

The tone of a literary work is

• the reader's attitude toward the subject and characters

• the attitude of the characters toward one another

• the writer's attitude toward the subject and characters

Match

Match the sentence to its correct tone.

• Ahh! Fresh air, a roaring campfire. Does it get any better?

• We arranged our tents in a semicircle around the fire pit.

• The crackling fire and the gently rippling stream lulled us to sleep.

• Ugh! This insect repellent is useless! I'm covered in mosquito bites.

appreciative

informative

dreamy

annoyed

• appreciative

• informative

• dreamy

• annoyed

Open Ended

What is the tone of the passage? Pay attention to word choice.

Did you see all those people out there? I can’t walk out on that stage with all those people staring at me. What am I going to do? I can’t do this. I can’t! How can you be so calm? What’s the matter with you? There must be at least 300 people out there! I—I can’t breathe! I think I’m going to faint!

Dropdown

I looked up at the​

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sky. A ​

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object​ floated overhead. Suddenly there was a ​

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explosion. The airship burst into ​

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flames, and billowing smoke rose high into the air. The strong ​

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of burning carried for miles, and the heat was intense.

Open Ended

Quick Write: Write about the best piece of advice you have received from someone you admire and respect. Who gave you the advice? What was it? Why is it significant to you?

Multiple Select

Choose all facts that are true about author Maya Angelou.

• Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson on April 4, 1928

• Maya’s childhood was mostly

  spent in Stamps, Arkansas

• Maya was assaulted at age 7 and stopped speaking for 5-6 years

• Maya wrote many autobiographies of her life, including "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."

• Maya was the first Black woman to direct a major film in Hollywood.