Sam Westing wanted to ...

find a worthy heir while helping others realize their potential

What is making predictions?

Guess what might happen next in the story based on clues & what you've read

What is an example of setting a purpose?

Are you reading for fun, learn something, or understand characters.

James Shin Hoo in the end of the book ...

softens as story progresses, inventions bring success

What is setting a purpose?

Deciding why you're reading the story

The Ending ( Resolution) is ...

How the story wraps up and the how the problem is solved

A self-confident, ambitious medical intern engaged to Angela Wexler

Sydelle Pulaski at the end of the book is ...

Gains confidence in real self, stops drawing attention with fake injuries

The most intense or exciting moment

The Middle ( Rising Action) is ...

The events that build up to the most exciting part

Madame Sun Lin Hoo is a/an...

Cook of restaurant & Secretly steals items to help go back to China

James Sin Hoo is a/an...

owner of Chinese restaurant & inventor of disposable paper innersoles

The Falling Action is ...

Events that happen after the climax as things start to calm down

Berthe Erica Crow in the end of the book ...

Confronts past, finds forgiveness, opens up, happy with Otis Amber

What is a Literary Luminary?

Pick parts of the story you want to read aloud

Madame Sun Lin Hoo...

quiet, homesick, speaks little English underestimated, but hardworking

kind, intelligent, & resilient, despite being in wheelchair with a disorder

Reader's understanding of the purpose evolve from beginning to end by...

realizing this is more than a game, but a lesson in growth & 2nd chances

Deeply religious, secretive, mysterious past & strong sense of guilt

What is adjusting predictions?

Sometimes your guess might change because there are new clues

What is an artful artist?

draw an illustration , write a summary & tell why you chose it

What is an example of Compare & Contrast?

Comparing how 2 friends act & see what makes them alike or different

What is an Idea Connector?

write down how reading connects to yourself, or real life events

Medical professional with specialty in plastic surgery

The plot structure in order consists of the following...

Beginning, Middle, Climax, Falling Action & Ending

Starts out arrogant, but becomes more humble & supportive with Chris

Flora Baumbach in the end of the book is ...

Finds joy & purpose in partnership with Turtle . Helps her fell less lonely

The Beginning (Exposition) is ...

The introduction of characters, setting, and main problem

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Shifts view from superficial appearance becoming genuine & supportive. Her relationship with her daughters also improves
Grace Windsor Wexler
Theo Theodorakis
Angela Wexler
Judge JJ Ford
2
Sam Westing wanted to ...
play games and have them not learn anything
play a joke
find a worthy heir while helping others realize their potential
find an heir, but not give them the money
3
What is making predictions?
Guess what might happen next in the story based on clues & what you've read
Deciding why you're reading the story
How the author shows what a character is like
Sometimes your guess might change because there are new clues
4
What is an example of setting a purpose?
Comparing how 2 friends act & see what makes them alike or different
Examining their actions, what they say, what others say, or their thoughts
Are you reading for fun, learn something, or understand characters.
If character is going into a cave, you predict they'll face a challenge
5
James Shin Hoo in the end of the book ...
softens as story progresses, inventions bring success
More confident, learns English and finds sense of belonging among the group
shy & isolated becomes confident forms connections with Denton Deere
Gains confidence in real self, stops drawing attention with fake injuries
6
Flora Baumbach is a/an...
seamstress
Medical professional with specialty in plastic surgery
Cleaning woman who works at Good Salvation Soup Kitchen
owner of Chinese restaurant & inventor of disposable paper innersoles
7
What is setting a purpose?
Sometimes your guess might change because there are new clues
Guess what might happen next in the story based on clues & what you've read
Deciding why you're reading the story
How the author shows what a character is like
8
The Ending ( Resolution) is ...
The events that build up to the most exciting part
The most intense or exciting moment
How the story wraps up and the how the problem is solved
The introduction of characters, setting, and main problem
9
Revealed to be a disguise for Sam Westing. Teaches others about lessons, teamwork & understanding
Jake Wexler
Turtle Wexler
Sam Westing
Sandy McSouthers
10
Athletic, determined, focused on running, self absorbed, but cares for those close to him. Track star & Champion runner
Angela Wexler
Doug Hoo
Judge JJ Ford
Grace Windsor Wexler
11
Denton Deere...
kind & gentle dressmaker who shows affection for Turtle
A self-confident, ambitious medical intern engaged to Angela Wexler
Deeply religious, secretive, mysterious past & strong sense of guilt
12
A clever, independent & strong willed with love of the stock market. Young student & amateur stock market enthusiast
Sandy McSouthers
Sam Westing
Jake Wexler
Turtle Wexler
13
Sydelle Pulaski at the end of the book is ...
Gains confidence in real self, stops drawing attention with fake injuries
Starts out arrogant, but becomes more humble & supportive with Chris
softens as story progresses, inventions bring success
More confident, learns English and finds sense of belonging among the group
14
Purpose of "Westing Game" was to bring unlikely people to teach them about themselves & challenge their assumptions
False
True
15
Purpose of "Westing Game" was to teach people and encourage them to grow.
False
True
16
The Climax is ...
How the story wraps up and the how the problem is solved
The most intense or exciting moment
The introduction of characters, setting, and main problem
The events that build up to the most exciting part
17
"The City of Ember" reminds us in dark, challenging times hope, courage & will to act leads to light & brighter future
True
False
18
The Middle ( Rising Action) is ...
How the story wraps up and the how the problem is solved
The events that build up to the most exciting part
The most intense or exciting moment
The introduction of characters, setting, and main problem
19
Eccentric, manipulative, & businessman who loves games & puzzles. Owner of Westing Estate & mastermind of Westing Game
Sam Westing
Turtle Wexler
Sandy McSouthers
Jake Wexler
20
Madame Sun Lin Hoo is a/an...
Cook of restaurant & Secretly steals items to help go back to China
Medical professional with specialty in plastic surgery
a seamstress
Cleaning woman who works at Good Salvation Soup Kitchen
21
Dies , his games brings growth & resolution to other characters. He tried to guide & fulfill reconciliation & renewal
Jake Wexler
Turtle Wexler
Sam Westing
Sandy McSouthers
22
Gains independence, asserts identity beyond being "perfect" Breaks free from others' expectations, pursues medicine
Judge JJ Ford
Grace Windsor Wexler
Angela Wexler
Theo Theodorakis
23
Matures as he learns to balance his dreams with reality, becoming a thoughtful & self aware young man
Grace Windsor Wexler
Judge JJ Ford
Theo Theodorakis
Angela Wexler
24
James Sin Hoo is a/an...
owner of Chinese restaurant & inventor of disposable paper innersoles
Medical professional with specialty in plastic surgery
Cook of restaurant & Secretly steals items to help go back to China
Cleaning woman who works at Good Salvation Soup Kitchen
25
Connects better with his family, becoming more present & understanding father & husband
Sam Westing
Sandy McSouthers
Jake Wexler
Turtle Wexler
26
The Falling Action is ...
The most intense or exciting moment
The events that build up to the most exciting part
Events that happen after the climax as things start to calm down
The introduction of characters, setting, and main problem
27
Berthe Erica Crow in the end of the book ...
Starts out arrogant, but becomes more humble & supportive with Chris
Finds joy & purpose in partnership with Turtle . Helps her fell less lonely
Confronts past, finds forgiveness, opens up, happy with Otis Amber
28
What is a Literary Luminary?
write down how reading connects to yourself, or real life events
Pick parts of the story you want to read aloud
draw an illustration , write a summary & tell why you chose it
to assign character traits
29
Madame Sun Lin Hoo...
grumpy, ambitious, focused on success for his restaurant & invention ideas
Eccentric, attention seeking, pretends to have physical ailments
kind, intelligent, & resilient, despite being in wheelchair with a disorder
quiet, homesick, speaks little English underestimated, but hardworking
30
Chris Theodorakis...
quiet, homesick, speaks little English underestimated, but hardworking
Eccentric, attention seeking, pretends to have physical ailments
grumpy, ambitious, focused on success for his restaurant & invention ideas
kind, intelligent, & resilient, despite being in wheelchair with a disorder
31
Beautiful, quiet, & seen as the "perfect" daughter, struggles with lack of independence. Fiancé of Denton Deere
Grace Windsor Wexler
Judge J.J. Ford
Angela Wexler
Theo Theodorakis
32
Reader's understanding of the purpose evolve from beginning to end by...
realizing there was no important life lessons
realizing this is more than a game, but a lesson in growth & 2nd chances
realizing this is a game for fun and to enjoy themselves
33
Chris Theodorakis is a birdwatcher & aspiring ornithologist.
True
False
34
Sydelle Pulaski is a secretary who craves recognition.
True
False
35
Berthe Erica Crow...
Deeply religious, secretive, mysterious past & strong sense of guilt
kind & gentle dressmaker who shows affection for Turtle
A self-confident, ambitious medical intern engaged to Angela Wexler
36
What is adjusting predictions?
Sometimes your guess might change because there are new clues
How the author shows what a character is like
Guess what might happen next in the story based on clues & what you've read
Deciding why you're reading the story
37
What is an artful artist?
draw an illustration , write a summary & tell why you chose it
Prepare a summary & quick list of main events & supporting details
to assign character traits
write down how reading connects to yourself, or real life events
38
What is plot structure?
The way the story is organized
Deciding why you're reading the story
Look at how 2 things, like characters or settings are similar or different
Sometimes your guess might change because there are new clues
39
What is an example of Compare & Contrast?
If character is going into a cave, you predict they'll face a challenge
Comparing how 2 friends act & see what makes them alike or different
Examining their actions, what they say, what others say, or their thoughts
Are you reading for fun, learn something, or understand characters.
40
Matures throughout the story, solves the game, more confident, & becomes the heir
Sam Westing
Turtle Wexler
Jake Wexler
Sandy McSouthers
41
Athletic, determined, focused on running, self absorbed, but cares for those close to him. Track star & Champion runner
Judge JJ Ford
Doug Hoo
Grace Windsor Wexler
Angela Wexler
42
Sydelle Pulaski is a seamstress.
True
False
43
Friendly & likeable doorman who appears approachable, but hides a secret identity. Doorman at Sunset Towers
Sam Westing
Turtle Wexler
Jake Wexler
Sandy McSouthers
44
What is an Idea Connector?
draw an illustration , write a summary & tell why you chose it
to assign character traits
Prepare a summary & quick list of main events & supporting details
write down how reading connects to yourself, or real life events
45
Dreamy. kind, loyal to family, cares deeply for Chris his brother. Aspiring writer & high school student
Grace Windsor Wexler
Angela Wexler
Judge J.J. Ford
Theo Theodorakis
46
Denton Deere is a/an
Cleaning woman who works at Good Salvation Soup Kitchen
seamstress
owner of Chinese restaurant & inventor of disposable paper innersoles
Medical professional with specialty in plastic surgery
47
The plot structure in order consists of the following...
Beginning, Middle, Climax, Falling Action & Ending
Middle, Climax, Ending, Beginning, & Falling Action
Beginning, Climax, Ending, Falling Action, & Middle
Beginning, Middle, Climax, Ending, & Falling Action
48
Denton Deere...
Confronts past, finds forgiveness, opens up, happy with Otis Amber
Finds joy & purpose in partnership with Turtle, less lonely
Starts out arrogant, but becomes more humble & supportive with Chris
49
Flora Baumbach in the end of the book is ...
Starts out arrogant, but becomes more humble & supportive with Chris
Confronts past, finds forgiveness, opens up, happy with Otis Amber
Finds joy & purpose in partnership with Turtle . Helps her fell less lonely
50
What is a Character Captain?
draw an illustration , write a summary & tell why you chose it
Prepare a summary & quick list of main events & supporting details
write down how reading connects to yourself, or real life events
to assign character traits
51
The Beginning (Exposition) is ...
The most intense or exciting moment
The events that build up to the most exciting part
How the story wraps up and the how the problem is solved
The introduction of characters, setting, and main problem
52
Intelligent, fair, serious, deeply analytical & respectful of the law. A judge
Theo Theodorakis
Judge J.J. Ford
Angela Wexler
Grace Windsor Wexler
53
What is an example of characterization?
Examining their actions, what they say, what others say, or their thoughts
If character is going into a cave, you predict they'll face a challenge
Are you reading for fun, learn something, or understand characters.
Comparing how 2 friends act & see what makes them alike or different
54
What is Compare and contrast?
Sometimes your guess might change because there are new clues
How the author shows what a character is like
Deciding why you're reading the story
Look at how 2 things, like characters or settings are similar or different
55
Vain, ambitious, obsessed with Social Studies, devoted mother, Restaurateur eventually owns a chain of restaurants
Judge J.J. Ford
Angela Wexler
Theo Theodorakis
Grace Windsor Wexler
56
Setting the purpose helps you...
determine point of view
study the theme
focus on what's important
predict what will come next
57
Berthe Erica Cow is a/an
seamstress
Medical professional with specialty in plastic surgery
owner of Chinese restaurant & inventor of disposable paper innersoles
Cleaning woman who works at Good Salvation Soup Kitchen
58
Madame Sun Lin Hoo is ...
More confident, learns English and finds sense of belonging among the group
Starts out arrogant, but becomes more humble & supportive with Chris
Gains confidence in real self, stops drawing attention with fake injuries
softens as story progresses, inventions bring success
59
What is characterization?
How the author shows what a character is like
Sometimes your guess might change because there are new clues
Guess what might happen next in the story based on clues & what you've read
Deciding why you're reading the story
60
Softens her view of Sam Westing & helps others understand the purpose of the game
Grace Windsor Wexler
Angela Wexler
Judge JJ Ford
Theo Theodorakis
61
The purpose of "The City of Ember" is to explore themes of perseverance, curiosity, and hope in the face of adversity.
True
False
62
Flora Baumbach...
Deeply religious, secretive, mysterious past & strong sense of guilt
kind & gentle dressmaker who shows affection for Turtle
A self-confident, ambitious medical intern engaged to Angela Wexler
63
What is a Summarizer/Story Mapper?
to assign character traits
write down how reading connects to yourself, or real life events
Prepare a summary & quick list of main events & supporting details
draw an illustration , write a summary & tell why you chose it
64
Cheerful, jokey man who is underestimated, hides his seriousness under humor, podiatrist who becomes crime commissioner
Sam Westing
Jake Wexler
Turtle Wexler
Sandy McSouthers
65
James Shin Hoo...
grumpy, ambitious, focused on success for his restaurant & invention ideas
Eccentric, attention seeking, pretends to have physical ailments
kind, intelligent, & resilient, despite being in wheelchair with a disorder
quiet, homesick, speaks little English underestimated, but hardworking
66
Chris Theodorakis in the end of the book ...
softens as story progresses, inventions bring success
More confident, learns English and finds sense of belonging among the group
Shy & isolated becomes more confident, has partner Denton Deere
Gains confidence in real self, stops drawing attention with fake injuries
67
What is an example of making predictions?
Examining their actions, what they say, what others say, or their thoughts
Comparing how 2 friends act & see what makes them alike or different
If character is going into a cave, you predict they'll face a challenge
Are you reading for fun, learn something, or understand characters.
68
Sydelle Pulaski...
grumpy, ambitious, focused on success for his restaurant & invention ideas
kind, intelligent, resilient, despite being in wheelchair with a disorder
quiet, homesick, speaks little English underestimated, but hardworking
Eccentric, attention seeking, pretends to have physical ailments
69
"The City of Ember" highlights critical thinking, teamwork, & questioning authority to uncover truths & solve problems
True
False

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