{"id":508,"date":"2025-11-29T00:26:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T00:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stuartj\/?page_id=508"},"modified":"2025-11-29T04:17:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T04:17:47","slug":"bloom-ball-pentagon-steps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/stuartj\/bloom-ball-pentagon-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Bloom Ball\/ PENTAGON STEPS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PENTAGON PRINTOUT\u00a0 ******Click here to open Pentagon*****<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Download before printing.<\/h1>\n

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Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n

PENTAGON #1<\/h2>\n

Write the title and the author of your book on this PENTAGON. Plan the lettering to use up the entire space.<\/p>\n

    \n
  • -title<\/li>\n
  • -author<\/li>\n
  • -other details? (Number of pages, year published, sequel etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Title + Author – easy to read \/ spelled correctly
    \n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0big<\/p>\n

    Other Details \u2013 interesting
    \n– not too many<\/p>\n

    Attractive \u2013 colourful
    \n– pictures<\/p>\n

    Example: Title: The Giver<\/strong> \u2022 Author: Lois Lowry<\/strong> \u2022 179 pages, published 1993<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

    <\/p>\n

    Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n

    PENTAGON #2<\/h2>\n

    Write out a list of characters in your novel.
    \nOR
    \nWrite four facts about the author of your novel.<\/p>\n

      \n
    • \u2022\u00a0 Main characters<\/li>\n
    • \u2022\u00a0 Supporting characters<\/li>\n
    • \u2022\u00a0 Relationship between characters? (brother of, friend of, enemy of , etc)<\/li>\n
    • OR<\/li>\n
    • \u2022\u00a0 Four or more facts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Example characters: Jonas, The Giver, Lily, Mother, Father.<\/em><\/p>\n

      Example author facts: Country of birth, other books, awards, interesting life detail.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

      <\/p>\n

      Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Comprehension<\/strong><\/p>\n

      PENTAGON #3<\/h2>\n

      Use a t-chart to describe the main character in the story in point form. Include both physical and personality characteristics in your description.<\/p>\n

        \n
      • \u2022\u00a0 set up chart like below<\/li>\n
      • \u2022\u00a0 name main character<\/li>\n
      • \u2022\u00a0 five or more descriptive words for physical characteristics<\/li>\n
      • \u2022\u00a0 five or more descriptive words for personality characteristics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Main character\u2019s name<\/p>\n

        <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
        PHYSICAL<\/th>\nPERSONALITY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
        tall, brown hair, always wearing a red hoodie<\/td>\nkind, curious, nervous, brave when it matters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        Example main character name: Jonas<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

        <\/p>\n

        Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Comprehension<\/strong><\/p>\n

        PENTAGON #4<\/h2>\n

        Draw a picture of a map of the setting of the story. You may choose to show the entire setting or an important part of the setting in detail. For example, you may choose to do a map of the town or area where the story takes place and label important locations, or you may choose to draw a detailed map of a specific location where important events in the story take place, like the living room of a house.<\/p>\n

          \n
        • \u2022\u00a0 map<\/li>\n
        • \u2022\u00a0 mapping criteria followed below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Criteria for map<\/th>\nDetails\/Specifics<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
          – easy to read and follow<\/td>\n– looks good, easy to read (legible), neat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          – labelling is accurate<\/td>\n– accurate information, title, symbols, correct spelling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          – map is complete<\/td>\n– coloured, direction arrow, \u00a0legend\/key, border<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          Example: map of the town with school, main character\u2019s house, park, and river labelled.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

          <\/p>\n

          Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n

          PENTAGON #5<\/h2>\n

          Draw or colour a picture of the most exciting, the funniest or the saddest part of the story. In a short expository paragraph, explain why it is the most exciting, saddest, funniest part etc..<\/p>\n

            \n
          • \u2022\u00a0 picture<\/li>\n
          • \u2022\u00a0 paragraph<\/li>\n
          • \u2022\u00a0 consider expository paragraph criteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Criteria \u00a0\u00a0 Details\/Specifics<\/strong><\/p>\n

            – follows the organization of expository writing<\/p>\n

            – uses language effectively<\/p>\n

            – shows proofreading skills<\/p>\n

            – thesis statement
            \n– argument sentences
            \n– concluding sentence<\/p>\n

            – specific details to support argument
            \n– linking words<\/p>\n

            – no spelling errors
            \n– no grammar errors<\/p>\n

            Example: Draw the scene where the main character discovers a secret, then explain why that moment changes the story.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

            <\/p>\n

            Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n

            PENTAGON #6<\/h2>\n

            Draw a plot line for your novel. Do it by chapter, or a general overview. In point form below the plot line, briefly tell about each of the parts of the plot. Include: introduction, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution.<\/p>\n

            <\/p>\n

              \n
            1. INTRODUCTION: Sam and Sally met at a grocery store. They became good friends.<\/li>\n
            2. CONFLICT: Sam is a werewolf! Every full moon he changes into a hideous beast and terrorizes the village. He kills chickens, people wonder if he\u2019ll start killing people.<\/li>\n
            3. RISING ACTION: Sally decides that she loves Sam and wants to help him. The village people are trying to find out who the werewolf is so they can keep him in a cage. \u00a0Sally hides Sam in her cellar.<\/li>\n
            4. CLIMAX: Sally meets a witch who makes a potion that cures werewolves.<\/li>\n
            5. RESOLUTION: Sally and Sam get married.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Example: Use a simple rising line with labels for each part and short points like the ones above.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

              <\/p>\n

              Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n

              PENTAGON #7<\/h2>\n

              In literature, there are different types of conflict: Person vs. Person; Person vs. Self; Person vs. Nature; and Person vs. Society. Generally, there is some form of each type of conflict in each novel. Identify each of the four types of conflict in your novel, and briefly explain each one. Do this in a chart like the one below.<\/p>\n

              <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
              Type of Conflict<\/th>\nExample from the Novel<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
              Conflict: Person vs. Person<\/td>\n\n

              Benjamin Martin vs Captain Taverton<\/p>\n

              In The Patriot , Benjamin and the Captain are two main characters. Captain Taverton fights for the British and Benjamin fights for the rebel colonists. Taverton is a brutal man who uses gory, brutal tactics to win battles. At one point, he kills Benjamin\u2019s son Thomas and sends his other son Gabriel to be hanged. These two men battle against each other for the entire story.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              Example: Add three more rows for Person vs Self, Person vs Nature, and Person vs Society from your own novel.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

              <\/p>\n

              Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n

              PENTAGON #7<\/h2>\n

              Writers do different things to develop characters through their writing. Find three different passages in your story that help to develop the reader\u2019s understanding of a character and briefly explain how the author developed the character in each passage. Do this in a chart like the one below.<\/p>\n

              <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
              QUOTE<\/th>\nEXPLANATION<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
              \u201cStop!\u201d Mr. Stevens said in a loud, angry voice. \u201cGet into your seats and please listen to these directions,\u201d he added in a kind way.
              \npg. #<\/td>\n              		In this passage, it is easy to see that Mr. Stevens can get angry but also that he is nice and kind. The author shows this through the dialogue and the characters\u2019 words. He also uses descriptive words to show how Mr. Stevens acts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              Example: Add two more rows with different quotes and explanations from your novel.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

              <\/p>\n

              Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n

              PENTAGON #8<\/h2>\n

              For the four types of conflict outlines on pentagon #7, briefly explain what the resolution to the conflict was. Again, use a chart like the one below.<\/p>\n

              <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
              Type \/ Resolution<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
              Resolution: Person vs. Person
              \nBenjamin Martin vs Captain Taverton<\/td>\n              		In The Patriot, Benjamin Martin and Captain Taverton are against each other for the entire story. Martin causes many British defects, and Taverton terrorizes Martin\u2019s family. They challenge each other to see who will kill who by the end of the war. In the end, Benjamin Martin kills Captain Taverton in a lengthy hand-to-hand battle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              Example: Add rows for the resolutions to Person vs Self, Person vs Nature, and Person vs Society.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

              <\/p>\n

              Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Synthesis<\/strong><\/p>\n

              PENTAGON #8<\/h2>\n

              Write a persuasive paragraph to argue whether or not the setting the author of your story chose for the setting of his\/her novel was a good or bad choice.<\/p>\n

                \n
              • \u2022\u00a0 paragraph<\/li>\n
              • \u2022\u00a0 consider persuasive paragraph criteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Criteria \u00a0\u00a0 Details\/Specifics<\/strong><\/p>\n

                – follows the organization of persuasive writing<\/p>\n

                – uses language effectively<\/p>\n

                – shows proofreading skills<\/p>\n

                – thesis statement
                \n– argument sentences
                \n– concluding sentence<\/p>\n

                – specific details to support argument
                \n– linking words<\/p>\n

                – no spelling errors
                \n– no grammar errors<\/p>\n

                Example: Argue that the snowy, isolated setting makes the story more suspenseful.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

                <\/p>\n

                Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Synthesis<\/strong><\/p>\n

                PENTAGON #9<\/h2>\n

                Compose a poem based on your novel. It may be easier if you choose a part of the story that is particularly appealing to you.<\/p>\n

                  \n
                • \u2022\u00a0 poem<\/li>\n
                • \u2022\u00a0 consider these criteria
                  \n– creative
                  \n– shows insight and understanding of your \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0story<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Example: A free-verse poem from the main character\u2019s point of view during a key moment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

                  <\/p>\n

                  Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Synthesis<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  PENTAGON #10<\/h2>\n

                  In one or two paragraphs, write a different ending to your story.<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • \u2022\u00a0 paragraph<\/li>\n
                  • \u2022\u00a0 consider narrative writing criteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Criteria \u00a0\u00a0 Details\/Specifics<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    – a new resolution to the story<\/p>\n

                    – uses language effectively<\/p>\n

                    – shows proofreading skills<\/p>\n

                    – the conflict (problem) is solved
                    \n– creative
                    \n– makes sense<\/p>\n

                    – descriptive language
                    \n– dialogue often included<\/p>\n

                    – no spelling errors
                    \n– no grammar errors<\/p>\n

                    Example: Change who wins, who survives, or what choice the main character makes at the end.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

                    <\/p>\n

                    Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    PENTAGON #11<\/h2>\n

                    Make up a report card for your novel, include areas such as EXCITEMENT, CHARACTERS, PLOT, INTRODUCTION, ACTION, CLIMAX, RESOLUTION, CONFLICT, FLOW, TONE or any that you feel are important. Give each area a grade, and a brief comment why the grade was given.<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    • \u2022\u00a0 include at least 5 areas<\/li>\n
                    • \u2022\u00a0 tell why you chose each grade (give reasons for the grade you have given)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
                      Area<\/th>\nGrade<\/th>\nComment<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
                      EXCITEMENT<\/td>\nA<\/td>\nMany surprising events kept me interested.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                      Example: Add more rows for CHARACTERS, PLOT, CLIMAX, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

                      <\/p>\n

                      Bloom Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      PENTAGON #12<\/h2>\n

                      Choose one character that you admire or dislike. In a short expository paragraph, describe the qualities of this character and explain why you admire or dislike the character.<\/p>\n

                        \n
                      • \u2022\u00a0 paragraph<\/li>\n
                      • \u2022\u00a0 consider expository paragraph criteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Criteria \u00a0\u00a0 Details\/Specifics<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        – follows the organization of expository writing<\/p>\n

                        – uses language effectively<\/p>\n

                        – shows proofreading skills<\/p>\n

                        – thesis statement
                        \n– argument sentences
                        \n– concluding sentence<\/p>\n

                        – specific details to support argument
                        \n– linking words<\/p>\n

                        – no spelling errors
                        \n– no grammar errors<\/p>\n

                        Example: Explain why you admire a character\u2019s bravery or dislike their selfishness, with examples from the book.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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