Realistic Fiction

Check all the characteristics of the genre REALISTIC FICTION.

• true to life characters

• often has dialogue between characters

• talking animals

• setting takes place in modern times

When you are trying to discover a THEME in a short story, what's the best strategy?

• Look for lines that repeat

• Think about how the character changes because of a conflict

• Look at the setting

• Ask yourself questions as you read

Vocabulary - What is the best definition of "blurted"?

• Saying without thinking

• Suddenly saying something out loud

• Summarizing a story

• Acting rude

From They Don't Mean It - How is the Chinese New Year different from the western New Year?

• It is celebrated on your birthday instead

• It is celebrated every 10 years

• It is based on the phases of the moon, instead of January 1

• It is celebrated in peace and quiet

Check all of the words that are HOMOGRAPHS.

• Sweep

• Pick

• Can

• Ketchup

• Just

Type - What is one thing that is different about the Chinese culture that you learned from reading They Don't Mean It?

Make an inference - Why does Kim gasp and stare at Mary's father and mother when they are over for dinner?

• Because the couldn't believe how much food there was

• Because there were live fish in the bath tub

• Because she thought Mary's father was being nasty to his wife when he said she isn't a good cook

• Because the father was contradicting himself

When you write a realistic fiction short story, what needs to happen in the beginning of the story?

• Describe the conflict and setting

• Briefly describe the characters and setting

• Explain who everyone is in your story with lots of detail

• Explain the theme of your story

Why does Kim look upset in this picture?

• Mary broke her cello

• Kim was frustrated that she couldn't understand the cultural differences

• Mary kept blurting things out at dinner

• She's actually mad, she's nervous.

What's the best definition the word "reluctant"?

• Stubborn, won't try anything new

• Is hesitant to try something new

• Afraid

• Friendly