"Charles"/Story Elements Review kh

The sequence of events of a story

When Laurie started kindergarten, he ____________ his toddler ways.

What did the teacher mean when she said Laurie had "occasional lapses"?

Which of the following is true of Laurie?

What does Charles NOT do?

Insolently means...

The kindergartners came out of the school in a very _______ manner, because they had been made to be quiet all day.

What is the shocking discovery Laurie's mother makes when she meets the teacher?

What is the plot twist in "Charles"?

The opposition or struggle between forces that makes the plot move

Charles hit the teacher because she tried to make him

When Laurie's mother talks with the teacher, she learns that

The girl was ____________ after her long day.

Which of the following is the best summary of "Charles"?

The time and place that the story takes place

What was the author's main purpose for writing this story?

Why does Laurie's mother think Charles's mother would look HAGGARD?

Laurie answered his father _________, making us see bad behavior in Laurie.

The perspective from which the story is told

He acted _______________ when his teacher asked him to be quiet.

When the child had cookie crumbs on his mouth, but claimed not to have taken a cookie, Mom responded _________.

The central message or lesson that the author is trying to convey, or get across

Who is the narrator of the story?

When did Laurie's mom find out the truth about Charles?

A character and his/her characteristics

How does Laurie feel when he goes off to kindergarten for the first time?

Laurie's mother wants to meet Charles's mother because

Laurie reports that Charles

What happens to Charles in the middle of the story?

Which of these was a bad behavior that Laurie had at home?

Who is Charles really?

She looked haggard because she had not ______________ for a long time.

The ending of this story

Why are Laurie's parents so concerned about Charles?

When Dad found out that Charles had been good, he replied _________ that Charles was probably just plotting.

Which phrase best describes Laurie?