Key Events

What major event occurs at the beginning of Chapter 26?

• The discovery of a hidden photograph.

• A confrontation between two key characters.

• A power outage in the darkroom.

• The arrival of unexpected visitors.

When summarizing a story you must include...

• Everything that happened

• The most significant information

• An Inference

• My background knowledge

What are the key events in these paragraphs?

• Tinker Bell tells Peter his shadow is in the chest of drawers.

• Peter recovers his shadow but traps Tinker Bell.

• Golden bells ring because it is the fairy language.

What are the key events in this paragraph?

• Peter's shadow joins him.

• Peter tries to stick his shadow on with soap.

• Peter sits and cries.

Which of the following best describes a key event in a story?

• A minor detail that doesn't affect the plot

• A character's favorite color

• An event that significantly advances the plot

• A description of the setting

Why is it important to identify key events in a story?

• It helps in understanding the theme

• It makes the story less interesting

• It is only necessary for writing book reports

• It increases the story's length

Which of the following is an example of summarizing key events in a story?

• Listing every single event in chronological order

• Describing the main character's outfit in detail

• Highlighting the major events that push the story forward

• Discussing the setting for the entire story

In a story where a character learns the value of honesty, which event would likely be a key event?

• The character telling a lie

• The character choosing what to wear

• The character's daily routine

• A description of the character's hometown

In a story about a lost dog finding its way home, which event would not be considered a key event?

• The dog escaping from the backyard

• The family posting lost dog flyers

• A detailed description of the dog's favorite toy

• The dog returning home

Which of the following skills is not directly related to identifying key events in a story?

• Understanding the characters' motivations

• Recognizing the climax of the story

• Memorizing the names of all characters

• Identifying the conflict and resolution