Exploring Mythology and Text Features

Which of the following is an element commonly found in mythology?

• A scientific explanation of natural phenomena

• Non Human Gods

• A detailed historical account

• A modern-day setting

How can an illustration in a text help convey information?

• By providing a distraction

• By adding color to the page

• By visually representing key concepts

• By making the text more difficult to understand

"Each night, the sisters worked by lantern light until the stack of completed applications was twenty-nine envelopes high. Together they carried them to the post office, and as the stack was whisked away, Elizabeth squeezed her sister's hand in gratitude."

What phrase helps us imagine the time period of the setting

• stack was whisked away

• complete applications

• lantern's light

Because it wasn't about me at all. It was about the show, the cast, the theater, and even the audience. So I walked onto the stage and said, "The police are here to talk to you, Mr. Jaspers," and "I wouldn't try to get out the back way if I were you." Then I went back to my lighting booth and pulled levers up and down for the rest of the show.

What character trait does Darryl display in his experience?

• Shyness

• Cooperation

• Selfishness

• Satisfaction

How can an author's pacing add excitement to a story?

• By slowing down the action

• By maintaining a constant, slow pace

• By varying the speed of events to build tension

• By focusing only on dialogue

What is the purpose of a cliffhanger in a story?

• To provide a resolution

• To leave the reader in suspense and encourage the reader to keep reading

• To introduce a new character

• To summarize the plot

Which of the following is an example of a mythological element?

• A detailed scientific experiment

• A magical creature

• A modern-day city

• A historical document

Manjiro tried to put his heart in order. He said a sutra – a prayer – for his ancestors, his family, his friends, and for himself. Then he waited for his heart to go back where it belonged instead of jumping all over inside his chest.

Based on this description, which word best describes Manjiro?

• determined

• disorganized

• bored

• uncaring

What are examples of Text FEATURES?

• Context clues and reading the questions first.

• Pictures, headings, timelines, & maps that help us understand more about the reading.

• The overall way the text is organized.

• Cause/Effect, Chronological, & Compare and Contrast

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Read the excerpt from "Elizabeth Blackwell."

The next day Elizabeth visited an old family friend who had been practicing medicine for many years. When she told him of her intentions, Dr. Melton’s eyebrows nearly took leave of his head, but he quickly settled himself and said, "Well, that is a brilliant idea, Miss Blackwell, but clearly it is an impossible one."

what can readers infer about women's careers during the mid-1800s?

• Women were not permitted to work in any career of their choice.

  
  

• Women were not permitted to work with men unless they were family friends.

  
  

• Women had to practice medicine for more years than men had to practice.

  
  

• Women had to settle for careers as nurses instead of doctors.