Short Story Jeopardy

1. Short Story Jeopardy

2. 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 Strategies 10 points

3. Make pictures in your mind as you read. Use your personal experiences and the author’s descriptive words to make your picture. Category 1 – Reading Strategies 20 points

4. 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

5. Use clues from the text and your brilliant brain to guess what’s going to happen next. Category 1 – Reading Strategies 40 points

6. Link ideas together from a variety of sources. Make it personal so it sticks to your brilliant brain. Category 1 – Reading Strategies 50 points

7. When and where a story takes place Category 2 – Literary Terms 10 points

8. The most exciting point in a story Category 2 – Literary Terms 20 points

9. The opponent of the main character in a story Category 2 – Literary Terms 30 points

10. The story teller that knows everything Category 2 – Literary Terms 40 points

11. The part of a story when the problem is solved Category 2 – Literary Terms 50 points

12. The beginning of a story Category 3 – Plot Points 10 points

13. Conflict is _______ Category 3 – Plot Points 20 points

14. When the plot thickens and tension in a story begins to mount Category 3 – Plot Points 30 points

15. The turning point in a story Category 3 – Plot Points 40 points

16. The French word for falling action Category 3 – Plot Points 50 points

17. The protagonist is ______ Category 4 – Character Clues 10 points

18. Symbolism is _______ Category 4 – Character Clues 20 points

19. Interior monologue is _________ Category 4 – Character Clues 30 points

20. First person point of view is _____ Category 4 – Character Clues 40 points

21. Third person point of view is _____ Category 4 – Character Clues 50 points

22. Good readers do this when creating sensory images Category 5 – Metacognition 10 points

23. Good readers do this when inferring Category 5 – Metacognition 20 points

24. Rereading, using context clues, or seeking clarification from a dictionary, or other reference Category 5 – Metacognition 30 points

25. Good readers do this when determining importance Category 5 – Metacognition 40 points

26. Good readers do this when synthesizing Category 5 – Metacognition 50 points