Across
- 7. The original story, straight from the time it happened.
- 8. The rollercoaster of events in a story.
- 10. The “why” behind the evidence.
- 11. A problem or challenge that shakes things up.
- 13. A smart guess based on the clues you’ve got.
- 18. Where and when the story magic happens.
- 19. How the author shows what characters are really like.
- 22. When the unexpected flips the story upside down.
- 23. The hero—or main character—of the story.
- 25. A comparison using “like” or “as” to paint a picture.
- 27. When one thing stands for something bigger.
- 29. A life story written by the person who lived it.
Down
- 1. The proof that backs up the claim.
- 2. The way someone looks at or understands a situation.
- 3. The timeline of events as they happened.
- 4. The words characters say to each other.
- 5. The teacher’s secret recipe for grading your work.
- 6. A story—or a retelling of events.
- 9. The big idea or lesson hiding in the story.
- 12. A treasure from the past, made or used by ancient people.
- 14. Fancy word magic—like metaphors and similes!
- 15. The true story of someone’s life, told by someone else.
- 16. A later explanation, using clues from the original.
- 17. The way someone sees the world—or a story!
- 20. The background story that makes everything make sense.
- 21. The writer’s attitude—are they serious, silly, or something else?
- 24. The big opinion or idea the writer wants you to believe.
- 26. The vibes or feelings you get while reading.
- 28. A creative comparison that skips “like” or “as.”