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The most exciting moment of a story; usually when the problems reaches the most critical moment

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This plot event introduces the setting, characters, and conflict

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The time and location of a story

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The problem in a story

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The event where the conflict is completely solved and the story comes to an end

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Ruby Kaleak's part-time job on polar bear patrol in an Alaskan village usually means chasing the animals back to the Beaufort Sea. But she wasn't expecting to shoo one of the biggest bears she's ever seen out of a house last week. She was on duty Friday, October 10, in the village of 300 people when a call came over the radio that a bear was inside a doorway, the Alaska Dispatch News reported.

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Middle school students should have recess every day Middle school students should have recess every day. This would allow them to run off excess energy and socialize – two critical activities for young adolescents.

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“Witnesses say the car was traveling at speeds over 100 mph, but these reports have not been confirmed by police.”

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“I’m going to tell you a funny thing that happened to my mother and me yesterday evening. I am twelve years old and I’m a girl. My mother is thirty-four but I am nearly as tall as her already.” 

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Dogs make good pets because they are loyal and help reduce stress in their human companions. Studies show that dog ownership is a great way to combat anxiety, stress, and loneliness. If you are feeling blue you should check out the local animal shelter today.

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"That was a pretty good poem that you wrote for English class "That was a pretty good poem that you wrote for English class.  Your stuff is so good.  I wish I could write like you," Rachel said.

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Stevie was a curious boy. He was much braver than other kids his age.

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Roald Dahl would tuck himself away for hours, even days, pretending nothing else existed except for his stories.

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Mr. Hobbs is a hardworking man Mr. Hobbs is a hardworking man. He arrives at school each day at 7:00 in the morning and doesn’t leave a moment before 5:00 each evening. He is extremely devoted to his job.

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Julie owned a multitude of outfits and accessories, and it always took her forever to decide which combination might impress Trent. As usual, she called her sister several times for advice. After doing so, Julie decided to give the navy blue skirt with the white sweater a try.

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“You know as well as I do what it costs to build one of these machines “Yes, sir, I do. But with due respect, I don’t believe you know what the magazines pay writers for stories.” “What do they pay?” “Anything up to 2,500 dollars. It probably averages around a thousand.” Mr. Bohlen jumped. “Impossible! Ridiculous!”

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George watched as the dark clouds loomed overhead and hurried his family into the storm shelter.

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It was the day after Thanksgiving and the mass of people outside surged through the doors of Walmart. Fiona was the only cashier on duty and soon her checkout lane was overflowing with anxious customers.

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Fiona regretted signing up to work Black Friday Fiona regretted signing up to work Black Friday. She was torn between the thought of staying home with her baby or working overtime to make extra money.

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The tree limb cracked and groaned before falling heavily on Robin’s car.

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Jason punched Freddy in the face and threw him to the ground. Click to begin.

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A writer’s reason for writing a text

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Information you already know from life experiences

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A fictional story told by a narrator

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When an author tells the reader about a character’s personality

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Prior knowledge paired with clues or hints from the author makes this

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Used for indirect characterization, what does each letter of S.T.E.A.L. stand for?

Speech Thoughts Effects on others Actions Looks