Trimester I English

Define the following terms : Theme Personality Traits Setting When you are done discussing the definitions and writing your response on the white boards, wait until your teacher instructs you to flip your white boards over.

Possible Answers Theme- a universal lesson Personality Traits- Before you can define who you are, you have to understand your personality. Ask yourself a question, such as “What do I like to do?” or "who am I?" When you can answer that question, then you can use the information to discover what your personality is. Setting- Time and place in which the story occurs

List two themes that were evident in Gathering Blue When you are done discussing possible answers and writing your response on the white boards, wait until your teacher instructs you to flip your white boards over.

Possible Answers: Overcoming Obstacles The ability to create change The value of freedom

Personality Traits Discuss Personality Traits of Kira When you are done discussing possible answers and writing your response on the white boards, wait until your teacher instructs you to flip your white boards over.

Possible Answers Courageous Determined Intelligent Motviated

Setting List three words that come to mind when describing the Fen. Define what it means to “barter” When you are done discussing possible answers and writing your response on the white boards, wait until your teacher instructs you to flip your white boards over.

Possible Answers: Fen Dangerous Dehumanized Mischievous actions Poor – lower class Barter : To trade, exchange, negotiate, haggle, bargain

MOOD Define the literary term “mood” and give a specific example from Gathering Blue. When you are done discussing possible answers and writing your response on the white boards, wait until your teacher instructs you to flip your white boards over.

Possible Answer Mood: Disposition or attitude- a temporary state of mind or feeling. Examples: Gloomy- when Kira realizes she is a prisoner in the Council of Edifice

Dystopian Protagonists True or False Please Answer True or False to the following statements: Feels trapped and is struggling to escape Understands the government and ruler Is the only one who sees what is wrong with his or her society

Possible Answers 1: True 2: False- Questions the government 3: True

Dystopian Protagaonist Discuss several ways Kira is different from the other citizens in her community When you are done discussing possible answers and writing your response on the white boards, wait until your teacher instructs you to flip your white boards over.

Possible Answers Kira is a skilled and talented weaver Kira can experience different “Knowledges” Kira has feelings and is caring for others

Dynamic Character- a character who goes through a change Discuss how Matt can be seen as a dynamic character and write down your best answer. When you are done discussing possible answers and writing your response on the white boards, wait until your teacher instructs you to flip your white boards over.

Possible Answer In the beginning of the story Matt is selfish and has mischievous behavior, however as the story progresses Kira teaches him to be considerate of others, so Matt discovers blue.

List three traits that a dystopian society has… When you are done discussing possible answers and writing your response on the white boards, wait until your teacher instructs you to flip your white boards over.

Possible Answers Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance Citizens live in a dehumanized state A leader or symbol is worshipped by the citizens of the society

Symbolism Discuss and list five symbols in the novel Gathering Blue. When you are done discussing possible answers and writing your response on the white boards, wait until your teacher instructs you to flip your white boards over.

Possible Answer Blank Space on Singer’s Robe Blue The Worship-Object The Singer’s Chains Kira’s Cloth Scrap Thomas’ carved piece of wood

Symbolism Which symbol in Gathering Blue represents freedom and why is freedom significant in this novel? How do people in Kira’s society attain freedom?

Possible Answers BLUE Kira’s society is controlled and the only way to attain freedom is by escaping or death

IRONY Define the literary term irony Give at least two example of irony

Possible Answers Irony: When the opposite happens of what is expected Examples: Jamison killing Christopher, but saving Kira Matt calling Christopher’s community broken Instead of Kira leaving she stays behind

Conflict Give an example of Man vs. Society When you are done discussing possible answers and writing your response on the white boards, wait until your teacher instructs you to flip your white boards over.

Possible Answers The idea of “beasts” are used to keep the citizens in control The Council of Edifice capturing the children’s skills

Constructed Response What are two ways to begin your open ended response?

Possible Answers T.A.G: Title,Author, Genre, words from the question and two reasons Hook and then T.A.G.

List three examples of confident voice

Possible Answers It is clear that It is obvious that It is apparent positively It is evident

Powerful Verbs List 4 power verbs you would use in your constructed response

Possible Answers Exemplifies Demonstrates Illustrates Infers Proves Etc.