The Leap Introduction

​The Leap

By Ianne Antiporda

Word Cloud

Two words that describe a "mother"

Word Cloud

Two words to describe someone courageous

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase "leap of faith" imply?

• taking risks

• jumping high

• being faithful

• overjoy

What activity is shown in the photo?

Categorize

Options (10)

claim

reasons

evidence

rhetorical device

setting

characters

conflict

plot

theme

point of view

Organize these elements according to the genre they belong in.

ARGUMENT

SHORT STORY

Reorder

Reorder the following elements of a plot according to their standard order.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Conclusion

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

TENSION

aka suspense
when the writer wants to keep readers wondering and propel a story forwards

FLASHBACK

A literary device that manipulates time by inserting a past even in present action
What signals flashback in a story?
1. change of verb tense (shift from present to past)
2. signal words, e.g. once upon a time..., I remember when..., it was...

Making Inference

a logical conclusion based on textual details mixed with what you already know

This is an important skill in analyzing the THEME of a short story.

THEME

• the major idea or underlying message of a fictional literary text

• usually tied with a "lesson" learned through the text

5 STEPS to Identify THEME

1. Notice the big moments: "What moment changes everything?"

2. Notice growth: "What lessons do main characters learn or realize?"

3. Notice struggles: "What problems/challenges do they face and how did they overcome them?"

4. Notice repeated ideas: "What words, symbols, ideas, or emotions always show up?"

5. Say it in a statement: "What is the author's message about life, love, people, etc.?"

Match

Match the meaning to the correct vocabulary word.

• to slowly take over someone else’s space, rights, or territory

• to free or remove someone or something from a difficult situation

• to make something tighter, narrower, or smaller

• to follow rules, requests, or directions

• uncertain, hesitant, or not fully decided

encroach

extricate

constrict

comply

tentative

• encroach

• extricate

• constrict

• comply

• tentative

Dropdown

As the group made their way through the forest, thick vines began to ​

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 on the trail, leaving less space to walk. When one wrapped around Mark's leg, he had to carefully ​

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 himself before it could ​

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 him any tighter. He was able to free himself, and, with a deep breath, he took a ​

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 step forward, determined to keep moving despite his nerves. After what happened, the guide urged everyone to strictly ​

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 with the rule of staying close together so no one got stuck alone.

Please close and put away all Chromebooks. Open your books on page ___.

While reading, highlight details from the text that will help you identify the theme.