Seeds of Change

plot

• the sequence of events in a story

• the conflict, events, and resolution that make up a story's structure

• the main character's journey

• the setting and time period of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

voice

• the individual writing style of an author

• a type of musical sound

• a method of communication

• a character's dialogue in a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

literary elements

• the pieces that make up a story, such as characters, setting, plot, and events

• the main theme or moral of a story

• the author's personal experiences and background

• the physical book or medium in which a story is presented

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

accountability

• taking responsibility for your actions, admitting mistakes, and trying to fix them or learn from them.

• ignoring the consequences of your actions and avoiding responsibility.

• blaming others for your mistakes and failures.

• making excuses for your actions and not learning from them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

responsible

• doing what you're supposed to do, like finishing homework, taking care of things, keeping things clean, making good choices and understanding how your actions affect others.

• ignoring your duties and responsibilities, leading to chaos and disorder.

• only focusing on your own needs and desires without considering others.

• making choices that are always fun and exciting, regardless of the consequences.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

setting

• the main character of a story

• the conflict that drives the plot

• where and when a story takes place

• the moral lesson of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

on task

• being focused and actively engaged in the current activity or work without getting distracted.

• taking breaks frequently to refresh the mind.

• multitasking to complete several activities at once.

• daydreaming while working on a project.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

envision

• to picture something in your mind

• to forget something completely

• to create a physical object

• to describe something in detail

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

swirled

• to move quickly and in a circular pattern

• to remain still and calm

• to move in a straight line

• to change direction abruptly

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

anecdote

• a short, funny, or interesting story related to what's currently happening or being discussed

• a detailed analysis of a complex issue

• a formal speech given at a public event

• a fictional narrative meant to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3