Sequence of events in a story

narrative based on true events, which is repeated - and sometimes embellished upon - to emphasize a particular value

A person in a story

pieces of information that support or tell more about the main idea

character's personality based on their thoughts, words or actions

A story written to be performed by actors

Central idea of a work of literature

Find; point out

Something difficult to accomplish

proof

thought

anything that happens or is regarded as happening

character's personality based on their thoughts, words or actions

Sam loves cats. He takes care of them at the shelter. He holds them and takes care of them when they are sick. James takes care of his younger sister after school. He helps her with her homework. He reads to her and helps her read. Based on the passage, how are Sam and James similar?

Cinderella had to clean her house everyday. She was forced to scrub floors and wash windows. She was often dirty from doing all her chores. Cinderella's step sisters lived in the house with her. They were well taken care of. They wore the finest dresses and had nice things. Both Cinderella and her sisters attended the ball. Which answer BEST shows how Cinderella and her step sisters were similar?

James and Shawn entered the classroom. James went to his seat and completed his work. His parents promised to take him to the trampoline park if he did well and he really wanted to go. Shawn went to his desk and put his head down. He knew he had work, but was really tired from watching a movie last night. How is James and Shawn's attitude is different?

RUSTY'S JOURNAL: I woke to the sweet sounds of frogs croaking joyfully to each other. the melodic croaks of the frogs woke the ducks, who added their happy chorus. Soon all the animals joined in their jubilant anthem. How could I stay in bed? I had to get up! TRIPP'S JOURNAL: I woke this morning to the incessant croaking of the noisy frogs. Their annoying sound was like an alarm that would not let me sleep. Soon every insect, bird, and animal seemed to be adding to the chaotic noise early in the morning. How do the two boys view the same morning?

RUSTY'S JOURNAL: I woke to the sweet sounds of frogs croaking joyfully to each other. the melodic croaks of the frogs woke the ducks, who added their happy chorus. Soon all the animals joined in their jubilant anthem. How could I stay in bed? I had to get up! TRIPP'S JOURNAL: I woke this morning to the incessant croaking of the noisy frogs. Their annoying sound was like an alarm that would not let me sleep. Soon every insect, bird, and animal seemed to be adding to the chaotic noise early in the morning. What words does Rusty use to help determine his feelings about the morning?