Why are the relationships and interactions between characters important to the story?

They help move the plot along and help us understand the characters better.

They help us see how the problem is solved.

They show us the topic of the book

What do we look for when we need to identify the major character of a story?

We look to see if they are mentioned throughout the story.

We look to see if he is mentioned on the title and that's it.

The major character should be mentioned on the first pages and that's it.

We look for the character that has very little information about him or her.

How do we identify the minor characters?

They support the main character and not a lot of information is provided about them.

They provide a lot information about them.

How do you identify the relationships between the major character and the minor character?

You pay attention to how they are treating each other.

You can identify relationships between them by what clothes they wear.

The author always tells us their relationships.

The characters will say what type of relationships they have.

Where do we find the evidence that explains the relationships of the major character and the minor character?

We usually find it in the text where it might be stated or it might be where you get an idea by how they are treating each other.

The author always tells us where it is.

It is always stated in the story.

There is never any evidence because it's not necessary.

Why is it that we don't know a lot about the minor characters?

The story focuses more on the major characters since the story is usually about them.

The minor characters don't want a lot information about them to be written.

The author doesn't like the minor characters.

They don't want to be discovered in the story.

When a main character gives food to the minor character who turns and says thank you, what kind of relationship do they have?

They have a kind relationship because the main character is giving the minor character food and the minor character is thankful for it.

They have a bad relationship because the minor character is not is poor.

When the minor character throws rocks at the main character, what type of relationship do they have?

They have a bad relationship because the minor character wants to hurt the major character.

They have a good relationship because the major character likes rocks.

They have a kind relationship because he is giving him his rocks.

They have a friendly relationship because they are together.

Main Idea: Frogs are amazing jumpers. What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leaplong distances.

Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.

A tadpole is the name of a young frog.

The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave! What is the main idea?

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier. What is this selection mainly about?

Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.

Robots will be untiring workers.

Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.

Snow was falling again. Every puzzle was put together, every book was read, and the refrigerator was covered in artwork. Buddy and William were bored. They couldn't go out and play in the snow because they were both sick. Even though school might be canceled tomorrow, they were ready to go back to school. What is the main idea or main event of the passage?

they were bored and ready to go back to school

the refrigerator was covered in artwork, and the puzzles were put together

What is the main idea of this passage?

Lions live in groups called prides

Male lions leave their prides to start a new one

Female lions stay in the pride they were born to

Prides are mostly made up of female lions

What is the main idea of this passage?

Lions do not usually attack humans.

What is the main idea of this passage?

Penguins are built for swimming.

Penguins have water proof feathers.

What is the main idea of this passage?

Blue whales are the largest animals.

What is the main idea of this passage?

Blue whale calves are born already very large.

Blue whale babies are called calves.

What is the purpose of a caption?

To explain more about a picture

To give extra facts or information

How does the heading help the reader?

it lets the reader know what the section is about

it gives the reader more information about the picture

What is the purpose of these headings?

To help the reader find the main ideas in each section

To help the reader understand the author’s opinion

To help the reader visualize the information

To help the reader place events in order

What is the function of a timeline?

To help readers understand the time it took for something to happen

To help readers visualize what happened

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Cheryl saw a young child crying on the playground. She walked over to see what was wrong. When she saw that the child's knee was bleeding, she helped them go to the office to get a band aid. What character trait describes Cheryl?

quiet

caring

angry

disorganized

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

John was very busy. First, he helped his grandmother weed her garden. Next, he walked his dog. Finally, he helped his mother set the table for dinner. What character trait describes John?

brave

friendly

lazy

helpful

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Mr. Rose wants Sandy Elementary School to look great. He repainted the inside, made sure the grass received plenty of water over the summer, and bought a new American flag to fly in front of the school. A character trait that describes Mr. Rose is ________________.

proud

smart

fair

friendly

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Students at Sandy Elementary School complete their class work, turn in their homework, and listen carefully to their teachers. A character trait that describes students at Shasta is ________________.

loyal

kind

lazy

responsible

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Winn-Dixie followed Opal to the library. When he realized he could not go inside the building, he stood up on his hind legs so that he could watch her through the library window. A character trait that describes Winn-Dixie is ________________.

cheerful

loyal

funny

skillful

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

David found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house, and returned it to her. What character trait does David demonstrate?

Honest

Friendly

Irritated

Fearless

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What is a character trait?

what a person is like on the inside, not the outside

what they look like

how they feel

rumors that are told about them

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

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3.8B characters/3.9Di,Dii central idea/text/graphic features

Cheryl saw a young child crying on the playground. She walked over to see what was wrong. When she saw that the child's knee was bleeding, she helped them go to the office to get a band aid. What character trait describes Cheryl?

John was very busy. First, he helped his grandmother weed her garden. Next, he walked his dog. Finally, he helped his mother set the table for dinner. What character trait describes John?

Mr. Rose wants Sandy Elementary School to look great. He repainted the inside, made sure the grass received plenty of water over the summer, and bought a new American flag to fly in front of the school. A character trait that describes Mr. Rose is ________________.

Students at Sandy Elementary School complete their class work, turn in their homework, and listen carefully to their teachers. A character trait that describes students at Shasta is ________________.

Winn-Dixie followed Opal to the library. When he realized he could not go inside the building, he stood up on his hind legs so that he could watch her through the library window. A character trait that describes Winn-Dixie is ________________.

David found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house, and returned it to her. What character trait does David demonstrate?

What is a character trait?

Cassidy saw another kid fall on the playground. Even though Cassidy didn't know her, she ran over and helped her up. What character trait describes Cassidy?

Zack always liked to hold the door for people, especially if they have lots of stuff in their hands. What character trait describes Zack?

Josh got home from school and sat on the couch for three hours. He even ate his dinner on the couch! What character trait describes Josh?

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