Reading Structure

The main character of the story is...

• the protagonist

• an unimportant character

• the antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The antagonist is...

• the character that opposes the protagonist.

• the main idea of the story.

• a red herring.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The setting of the story is...

• the main character.

• where and when the story takes place.

• the supporting details.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The main idea of the story is...

• the details that support the main idea.

• the main theme of the story.

• the supporting character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The supporting details of a story are

• the sentences that support the main idea.

• the main theme of the story.

• the main character.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea in the following paragraph:

Jack knew much of the world. He's traveled different continents. He's met all sorts of interesting people. He wasn't afraid of learning new things.

• He wasn't afraid of learning knew things.

• He's met all sorts of interesting people

• Jack knew much of the world thanks to his travels and his willingness to learn new things.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the order of plot?

• Exposition, Falling Action, Climax, Rising Action, Conclusion

• Conclusion, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Exposition

• Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does Exposition do?

• It ends the story.

• It tells the events that lead to the climax.

• It reveals the setting, characters and the main problem of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Rising Action do?

• It shows how things are resolved before the conclusion.

• It begins the story.

• It reveals the events that lead up to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is a Climax?

• It tells the events that lead to the climax.

• It is the decisive moment of a story.

• It reveals the time, place and characters of a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9