Short Story JeopardyReading

StrategiesLiterary Terms Plot Points Character Clues Metacognition

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As you read, ask yourself questions about the text.As you read on, some questions may be answered.Share your questions with others. They may know the answer or help you to find one.Category 1 – Reading Strategies10 points

Make pictures in your mind as you read.Use your personal experiences and theauthor’s descriptive words to make yourpicture.Category 1 – Reading Strategies20 points

Bring your background knowledge to each text you read.Make connections between the text and your own experiences; the text and another text; or the text and the real world.Category 1 – Reading Strategies 30 points

Use clues from the text and your brilliant brain to guess what’s going to happen next.Category 1 – Reading Strategies40 points

Link ideas together from a variety of sources.Make it personal so it sticks to your brilliantbrain.Category 1 – Reading Strategies50 points

When and where a story takes placeCategory 2 – Literary Terms10 points

The most exciting point in a storyCategory 2 – Literary Terms20 points

The opponent of the main character in a storyCategory 2 – Literary Terms30 points

The story teller that knows everythingCategory 2 – Literary Terms40 points

The part of a story when the problem is solvedCategory 2 – Literary Terms50 points

The beginning of a storyCategory 3 – Plot Points10 points

Conflict is _______Category 3 – Plot Points 20 points

When the plot thickens and tension in a story begins to mountCategory 3 – Plot Points30 points

The turning point in a storyCategory 3 – Plot Points40 points

The French word for falling actionCategory 3 – Plot Points50 points

The protagonist is ______Category 4 – Character Clues10 points

Symbolism is _______Category 4 – Character Clues20 points

Interior monologue is _________Category 4 – Character Clues30 points

First person point of view is _____Category 4 – Character Clues40 points

Third person point of view is _____Category 4 – Character Clues50 points

Good readers do this when creating sensory imagesCategory 5 – Metacognition10 points

Good readers do this when inferringCategory 5 – Metacognition20 points

Rereading, using context clues, or seeking clarification from a dictionary, or other referenceCategory 5 – Metacognition30 points

Good readers do this when determining importanceCategory 5 – Metacognition 40 points

Good readers do this when synthesizingCategory 5 – Metacognition50 points