What is the author's purpose of a fun book, like Diary of a Wimpy Kid or The Summer I Turned Pretty?

to express thoughts or feelings

What is the author's purpose of a historical text, like The Triangle Factory Fire or a biography of Barack Obama?

to express thoughts or feelings

How are connotation and denotation different?

Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word / connotation includes the feelings created related to the word.

Connotation is the dictionary definition of a word / denotation is the feelings associated with it.

Denotation and connotation are synonyms that mean the same thing.

Denotation refers to the emotional response to a word / connotation is the figurative language used.

Read two sentences: I strolled down the sidewalk on the warm, sunny day. I trudged down the sidewalk on the warm, sunny day. How are trudged and strolled SIMILAR in denotation?

Both words describe a way of walking.

Both words demonstrate the weather around the person.

Both words make the person seem angry.

They are not, they mean totally different things.

Read two sentences: I strolled down the sidewalk on the warm, sunny day. I trudged down the sidewalk on the warm, sunny day. What is the CONNOTATION of strolled?

walking slowly, happily, enjoying yourself

walking a hurry to get somewhere fast

walking with a group of friends

walking slowly, like you're upset, struggling, or dreading something

Read two sentences: I strolled down the sidewalk on the warm, sunny day. I trudged down the sidewalk on the warm, sunny day. What is the CONNOTATION of trudged?

walking slowly, like you're upset, struggling, or dreading something

walking a hurry to get somewhere fast

walking with a group of friends

walking slowly, happily, enjoying yourself

What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a text?

The most important/main point the author is focused on

The message or lesson the author is trying to send you

The obstacle that the characters must overcome to succeed

The author's introduction and conclusion

What is the THEME of a text?

The message the author is trying to send you through the story

The obstacle that the characters must overcome to succeed

The most important/main point the author is focused on

The author's introduction and conclusion

Which of these could be a central idea of Women In Aviation?

Even though they faced challenges, Black and women pilots were determined to achieve their dreams in aviation.

Newspapers were used in the 1900s to discuss changes in aviation and racial laws.

Chasing your dreams requires hard work.

Never give up, even when things are challenging.

Why was that answer the correct one?

The central idea is almost like a one sentence summary of the most important point of the article. The rest were focused on too small of details or sounded like themes, which do not apply to informational texts.

Carefully read and select the other answer!

Which of these could be a THEME of The Flight of Icarus (story, not poem)?

Not knowing your limits can be dangerous.

Icarus and Daedalus were trapped on the island due to the anger of King Midas.

Never give up, even when things are challenging.

Daedalus was a creative inventor and his son Icarus was reckless.

Why was that answer the correct one?

Icarus's actions showed the theme (which is the author's message), because he ignored the limits/guidelines in place, and ended up in serious danger (dying). The others are summaries of random pats of the story.

Carefully read and select the other answer!

What is chronological order?

The arrangement of events in the order they happened.

The sequence of events based on their importance.

The random arrangement of events without any specific order.

The grouping of events by their themes or categories.

What is the definition of climax?

the turning point/most dramatic moment of the story

the struggle between two characters

the point when the conflict is resolved

What is a character trait?

A character trait is a quality that describes a character/their personality.

A character trait is a character's motivation for their actions.

A character trait is how a character views a situation.

A character trait is just a physical description.

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1 min • 1 pt

a struggle between two opposing forces in the story

conflict

internal conflict

external conflict

narrator

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A conflict within a character's heart or mind. Occurs when a character has to overcome a troubling emotion or make a difficult decision. An example is character vs self conflict.

Internal Conflict

External Conflict

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A conflict between a character and an outside force. Examples include nature, other characters, and society.

Internal Conflict

External Conflict

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Spot the internal conflict

I lost self-confidence after my feelings were hurt and I am struggling with self doubt

My friend hurt my feelings by saying something rude

A snake bit me when I was cutting the grass and I had to go to the hospital

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is an example of an internal conflict?

James struggles to get up the slippery slope of the mountain.

Suzy and her parents disagree about her curfew.

Jenny knows that she should study, but she really wants to go to her best friend's birthday party.

John is caught in a blizzard and has no firewood.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the Conflict:
David knew his friend was the one who had pulled the fire alarm, but he didn’t know if he should tell on him or keep it a secret.

External Conflict

Internal Conflict

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the type of conflict:

At a party, you spent a lot of time talking to a friend from your math class—just chatting. Now another classmate has spread rumors around school about the two of you.

Internal

External

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Unit 2 Exam (Retake Review)

a struggle between two opposing forces in the story

A conflict within a character's heart or mind. Occurs when a character has to overcome a troubling emotion or make a difficult decision. An example is character vs self conflict.

A conflict between a character and an outside force. Examples include nature, other characters, and society.

Spot the internal conflict

Which is an example of an internal conflict?

Name the Conflict:
David knew his friend was the one who had pulled the fire alarm, but he didn’t know if he should tell on him or keep it a secret.

Identify the type of conflict:

At a party, you spent a lot of time talking to a friend from your math class—just chatting. Now another classmate has spread rumors around school about the two of you.

Identify the type of conflict:

Your school has a state level ice-hockey team—for boys. When you and a group of girlfriends want to start a girls’ hockey program, you’re told that, although it’s a nice idea, there just isn’t enough money in the athletic budget.

Check off the four examples of an author's purpose.

What is the author's purpose of a fun book, like Diary of a Wimpy Kid or The Summer I Turned Pretty?

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Unit 2 Exam (Retake Review)

a struggle between two opposing forces in the story

A conflict within a character's heart or mind. Occurs when a character has to overcome a troubling emotion or make a difficult decision. An example is character vs self conflict.

A conflict between a character and an outside force. Examples include nature, other characters, and society.

Spot the internal conflict

Which is an example of an internal conflict?

Name the Conflict: David knew his friend was the one who had pulled the fire alarm, but he didn’t know if he should tell on him or keep it a secret.

Identify the type of conflict:At a party, you spent a lot of time talking to a friend from your math class—just chatting. Now another classmate has spread rumors around school about the two of you.

Identify the type of conflict:Your school has a state level ice-hockey team—for boys. When you and a group of girlfriends want to start a girls’ hockey program, you’re told that, although it’s a nice idea, there just isn’t enough money in the athletic budget.

Check off the four examples of an author's purpose.

What is the author's purpose of a fun book, like Diary of a Wimpy Kid or The Summer I Turned Pretty?

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Name the Conflict:
David knew his friend was the one who had pulled the fire alarm, but he didn’t know if he should tell on him or keep it a secret.

Identify the type of conflict:

At a party, you spent a lot of time talking to a friend from your math class—just chatting. Now another classmate has spread rumors around school about the two of you.

Identify the type of conflict:

Your school has a state level ice-hockey team—for boys. When you and a group of girlfriends want to start a girls’ hockey program, you’re told that, although it’s a nice idea, there just isn’t enough money in the athletic budget.