INTRODUCTION TO CLASS STARTERS HOW TO SET UP

INTRODUCTION TO CLASS STARTERS HOW TO SET UP THE CLASS STARTER SECTION OF YOUR NOTEBOOK

Class Starter Directions Date and lesson number at top Copy everything on the screen. Notes are written neatly Completely answer the prompt. Skip a line between starters No more than 3 Starters per page If you are absent, copy the lesson(s) you missed from someone in your class.

Class Starter Read your Reading Counts book

LT 1 - Exposition Date Definition: The very first part of the plot in which the background information, setting, characters are introduced and explained. What do we learn in the Exposition about Alex and his family in Wonder? (3 -5 lines)

LT 2 - Rising Action Date Definition: The part of the plot in which the conflict is revealed and the plot begins developing. Example: Auggie overhears something bad on Halloween; Via is in the play; Auggie gets hearing aids… Give two examples of rising action from your choice summer reading book.

LT 3 - Climax Date Definition: Moment of great suspense in the plot of a literary work; generally the turning point. Given the above definition, what event do you consider to be the climax of Wonder and why?

LT 4 - Falling Action Date Definition: The falling action is the series of events which take place after the climax and lead to the conclusion. The suspense begins to lessen. Example: Alex got a new puppy named Bear. Why does this event belong in the Falling Action? Bonus: List another event from the Falling Action!

LT 5 - Resolution Date Definition: The part of the plot where the conflict is over and the loose ends are all tied up. Example: “It was just the perfect day. Everyone was happy. I still felt like I was floating, the Star Wars hero music in my head. ” ~August Pullman, Wonder What can you infer about Auggie?

LT 6 - External Conflict Date Definition: A conflict that occurs between a character and another (outside) force such as nature, another person, illness, etc. Example: “You don’t have to be friends with that freak if you don’t want …” And that’s when I punched him. Right in the mouth. Using your choice summer reading book, describe an external conflict the

LT 7 - Internal Conflict Date Definition: A conflict that occurs within a character’s mind such as a decision that has to be made or a problem with one’s self-confidence, etc. Example: “And I don’t know why I said that stuff. I just was going along. I was stupid. I am stupid. ” Explain the above situation…why is this an example of internal conflict? Describe an example of internal conflict in your choice summer reading book (5 lines).

LT 8 - Synonym Date Definition: A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Example: student and pupil; theater and cinema; dog and puppy. Use your Reading Counts book (topic) to come up with three pairs of synonyms.

LT 9 - Antonym Date Definition: A word that is the opposite of another word. Example: Auggie’s emotions were up and down, his mother thought he was beautiful, he thought he was hideous. Jack was a friend and Julian was a bully. Use your Reading Counts book (topic) to

LT 10 - Context Clues Date Definition: Information from the reading that helps the reader to identify the meaning of an unknown word. Read this Example (do not write it): I’ve seen Auggie brushing his hair in the bathroom mirror. He meticulously tries to get every hair in place. He tilts his head to look at himself from different angles, like there’s some magic perspective inside the mirror that could change the dimensions of his face. In the above example, what does “meticulously” mean? Restate the questions and list the clue(s).

LT 11 - Dynamic Character Date Definition: A character that changes significantly throughout the story (they are different at the end than they were in the beginning). Describe how Auggie is a dynamic character (3 -5 lines).

LT 12 - Static Character Date Definition: A character that stays the same throughout the story. Describe how Jordan is a static character (3 -5 lines).

LT 13 - Fact Date Definition: Something that can be proven to be true. Example: The required summer reading book for NMS was Wonder by R. J. Palacio. Collins 2 – Write 5 facts.

LT 14 - Opinion Date Definition: A statement that cannot be proven. Example: Wonder by R. J. Palacio is the best book ever! Collins 2 - Write three opinions

LT 15 - Fiction Date Definition: A story that is the product of the author’s imagination, not fact or truth. Example: Wonder, Auggie & Me, Eleven, Out of My Mind, Unstoppable List of your favorite fictional stories here.

LT 16 - Nonfiction Date Definition: Writing that tells about real people, places and events. Example: Auggie’s favorite book is Out Solar System by Seymour Simon. List two examples of nonfiction.

LT 17 - Figurative Language Definition: This cannot be taken literally. It is written to create a special feeling or effect. Types of Figurative Language: *Alliteration *Hyperbole *Idiom *Imagery *Metaphor *Onomatopoeia *Personification *Simile Date

LT 18 - Alliteration Date Definition: Device in which the initial (first) consonant sound is repeated. Example: Auggie happily hoped Halloween would hurry and happen soon! Use your Reading Counts book (topic) to find your own unique example.

LT 19 - Hyperbole Date Definition: An exaggeration used to emphasize a point. Example: After his first day of school, Auggie was so hungry, he could eat a horse! What point is being emphasized?

LT 20 - Idiom Date Definition: An expression that is unique to a certain language and has developed its meaning over time. Example: Auggie’s dad told him to hit the hay, tomorrow was giong to be a big day. What does this expression mean? Think of and write down an idiom.

LT 21 - Imagery Date Definition: Words that appeal to the five senses and enhance the reader’s experience. Example: Auggie heard the pitterpatter of rain against the window; Via ignored the gurgling sound of her brother slurping. What sense are the above examples appealing to? What words highlight this?

LT 22 - Simile Date Definition: A comparison of two unlike things that use the words “like” or “as. ” Example: “So sending him off to middle school like a lamb to the slauhter…, ” Dad answered angrily. Write an example of a simile that might be found in your Reading Counts book.

LT 23 - Metaphor Date Definition: A comparison of two unlike things that does NOT use the words “like” or “as. ” Example: “In the backseat, Via’s lap was a pillow for me to lay my head on. ” Write an example of a metaphor that might be found in your Reading Counts book.

LT 24 - Onomatopoeia Date Definition: Words whose sounds express their meaning. Example: There is a lot of shuffling around when the bell rings. I just zoom on out of class so I can plop down in the back. Find at least three examples of Onomatopoeia in the above example.

LT 25 - Personification Date Definition: Giving human qualities to something that is not human. Example: Auggie’s face broke into a wide, gentle smile, his eyes dancing, when he saw the puppy for the first time. Write an example of personification that might be found in your Reading Counts book.

LT 26 - Flashback Date Definition: Used to present action that occurs before the beginning of the actual story (sometimes like dreams or recall of the past). Example: “Last spring we drove over to Christopher’s house in Bridgeport. When we were getting snacks, I heard my mom say I was going to school…” Why do you think an author includes a flashback?

LT 27 - Foreshadowing Date Definition: The device used by an author to present hints or clues about future events in the story. Example: “My name is August, by the way. I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse. ” What is the author hinting at?

LT 28 - Genre Date Definition: A category used to classify literary works (i. e. , science fiction, mystery, historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, etc. ). Example: An example of Realistic Fiction is Wonder. What is your favorite genre? Give an example (2 -3 lines).

LT 29 - Inference Date Definition: An educated guess based on facts paired with experience. Example: When Via walked into the kitchen, her mother took one look at her clothes, shook her head and exclaimed, "Are you wearing THAT to school? “ What clues suggest Via should change?

LT 30 - Irony Date Definition: This can be situational or verbal and means that something is the opposite of what you would expect. Example: Auggie’s family wanted to name their sweet, tiny puppy “Killer” but decided on “Bear. ” Explain why the above example is irony.

LT 31 - Motive Date Definition: The reason that a character does something. Example: “What is so wrong with my not telling you about a stupid play? ” Via practically screamed. What is Via’s motive for not telling her family about the play?

LT 32 - Jargon Date Definition: The special language of a particular activity, sport, or profession. Example: Auggie’s science experiment involved solar photovoltaic cells and a system of evacuated tubes or flat plat collector system. Write an example of jargon from an activity or sport that you participate in.

LT 33 - Slang Date Definition: Informal speech composed of invented or changed words. Example: What’s up? ; cool. Which of the following is an example of slang? a. The nurse had to check Auggie’s BP. b. Auggie was really bummed when Miranda stopped calling. c. When Daisy died, Auggie thought his

LT 34 - Oxymoron Date Definition: The combination of two contradicting (opposite) terms. Example: Julian called Auggie a big baby; Auggie sure had bad luck; Mom showed tough love when she signed Auggie up for school. Write your own example here.

LT 35 - Theme Date Definition: The author’s main message or main idea conveyed by the story (about life). Given the above definition, what do you think theme of Wonder is? Why? Give an example from the story.

LT 36 - Mood Date Definition: The overall feeling or emotion created by the author’s words. Mood can convey a feeling of love, doom, fear, pride, chaos, peace, etc. Example: “I think I was smiling. Maybe I was beaming…I heard people yelling, “You deserve it, Auggie!” Underline the words that create the mood.

LT 37 - Tone Date Definition: The attitude of the author towards the audience and/or characters of a story. What is the tone? “I do think we’re too young to be dating. I mean, I just don’t see what the rush is. ” “Yeah, I agree, ” said August. “Which is a shame, you know, what with all those babes who keep throwing themselves at me. ” Auggie said this in such a funny way that the milk I was drinking came out my nose when I laughed. -Jack from Wonder Underline the words that are creating the tone.

LT 38 - Poetry Date Definition: A type of literature in which ideas and feelings are expressed in creative ways that are meant to evoke emotion and often includes figurative language. Example: Masks by Shel Silverstein is Auggie’s favorite poem. Name a poem that you know.

LT 39 - Suspense Date Definition: The feeling readers have that holds their interest in the story and makes them wonder what will happen next. Example: “And this was the point where I knew I should run away as fast as I could, but Jack was still on the ground and I wasn’t about to leave him. ”~Auggie, Wonder List an example of suspense from your Reading Counts book.

Date LT 40 - Symbolism Definition: A device in literature in which one object, person, or place represents or stands for something else. What does the astronaut helmet symbolize for Auggie? (3 -5 lines)

LT 41 - Prefix Date Definition: Word part attached to the front of a word to change its meaning. Example: Auggie was sometimes unhappy and felt that his parents misunderstood him. What word has a prefix: 1. possible 2. impossible 3. possibility

LT 42 - Suffix Date Definition: A word part added to the end of a word to change its meaning. Example: Auggie cheerfully accepted his award. Which of the following words have a suffix? a. happiness b. unhappy

LT 43 - Protagonist Date Definition: The protagonist is the hero or the main character of a story. The protagonist is the character we are rooting for!! Example: We are hoping that Auggie is accepted by his classmates! Who is the protagonist in your Reading Counts book?

LT 44 - Antagonist Date Definition: The antagonist is an opposing force—keeping the protagonist from doing/getting what they want. The force can be another character, nature, society, illness, etc. Example: Auggie suffered from Treacher Collins Syndrome; Julian was a bully to Auggie… Describe an antagonist and the conflict in your Reading Counts book.

LT 45 - Character. Trait Date Definition: Something about a character’s personality that cannot easily change. Example: In the beginning of Wonder, Auggie is smart, funny, determined, and cautious. List three character traits of another character in Wonder.

Date LT 46 - 1 st Person Point of View Definition: The narrator takes part in the action of the story (we see the events through his or her eyes). Words such as me, my, our, etc. , are used. Example: While she was talking, I noticed Julian staring at me out of the corner of his eye. This is something I see people do a lot with me~Auggie, Wonder Why is this example 1 st person POV?

LT 47 - 2 nd Person Point of View Date Definition: The narrator tells the story to another character or you using “you. ” Second person is the least commonly used point of view. Emails/directions are in 2 nd person. Example: “Mom is beautiful, by the way. And Dad is handsome. Via is pretty. In case you were wondering. ”~Auggie, Wonder Why is this second person POV?

Date LT 48 -3 rd Person (Limited) POV Definition: The narrator is NOT involved in the story. Words such as he, she, it, and they are used. It is called “limited” if he or she tells the thoughts and feelings of only one character. Example: “ Why is this 3 rd person POV?

Date LT 49 -3 rd Person (Omniscient) POV Definition: The narrator is NOT involved in the story. Words such as he, she, it, and they are used. It is “omniscient, ” or all knowing, if he or she reveals the thoughts and feelings of all the characters. Example: Why is this 3 rd Person (Omniscient) POV?

LT 50 - Allusion Date Definition: An expression designed to recall something (famous) without mentioning it directly; an indirect or passing reference. Example: “Julian, be careful and tell the truth or your nose is going to grow!” This refers to the story of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, where his nose grew whenever he told a lie. Why is the following Allusion? “Auggie, stop being a Scrooge and give me $5, ” said Via.