Elements of a Narrative Plot: The development of a story Setting: the time and place in which the events of a story take place. Characterization: the different ways to present the personality of a character. Direct-the author describes the character. Indirect-the reader judges what the character is like based on what they say or do, … Read more
How to know when to take a note: When there is a BIG moment in the story When the story makes you wonder about something When the characters show a strong emotion How to take notes: Focus on the main point Your notes don’t have to be full sentences Make your notes neat and legible … Read more
When a teacher asks you to retell a story, s/he wants you to include the characters (who’s in the story?), setting (where does the story take place?), beginning (what happened in the beginning?), middle (what happened in the middle of the story?), and end of a story (how does the story end?) in your summary. … Read more
When to use What to do “BEFORE” starting to read • Read and circle directions • Read and circle title • Read and underline the heading, boldface or italicized words in the passage • Circle and study charts, diagrams, graphs, maps, tables, and illustrations • Read and circle captions • Read the questions and … Read more