Understanding 'The Blackout' Story Elements

The video tutorial introduces the realistic fiction story 'The Blackout' by Zetas Eliot. It begins with a focus on key vocabulary words: check, quiet, listen, and mutters. The teacher emphasizes understanding characters by observing their actions and words. The author, Zetas Eliot, is introduced, sharing her fear of the dark, which relates to the story's theme. The story is read aloud, highlighting the protagonist's bravery and kindness during a blackout. Students are encouraged to discuss the story and character traits with family members.

Which word is NOT one of the vocabulary words introduced before reading 'The Blackout'?

• Check

• Dark

• Quiet

• Listen

What is the main focus when learning about characters in the story?

• What they say and do

• The clothes they wear

• Their age

• Their favorite color

What did Zetas Eliot keep at home due to her fear of the dark?

• A flashlight

• A nightlight

• Candles and batteries

• A lantern

What event causes the lights to go out in the story 'The Blackout'?

• A scheduled maintenance

• A storm

• A technical fault

• A power surge

Who does the narrator decide to check on during the blackout?

• The neighbors

• Mrs. Johnson

• Martha and Todd

• Mr. Stevens

What does the narrator give to Mrs. Johnson to help her?

• A flashlight

• A radio

• A battery

• A candle

What does the narrator's action of giving the battery to Mrs. Johnson tell us about his character?

• He is brave

• He is generous

• He is forgetful

• He is selfish

What happens after Mrs. Johnson puts the battery in her radio?

• Everyone listens to the radio

• The radio plays music

• The lights come back on immediately

• The radio doesn't work

What is the main theme of the story 'The Blackout'?

• The power of technology

• The fear of darkness

• The importance of sharing

• The beauty of nature

What should readers do after finishing the story?

• Discuss the story with someone

• Write a summary

• Read another book

• Draw a picture