9/29/2014

Do Now 9/29/2014:

• Take out your homework.

• Name some of the elements of narrative storytelling.

• Why do stories need these elements?

Agenda and Objective

Agenda

• Do now• Share out • Elements of Fiction • Anton Chekhov’s “The

Looking Glass” • Exit Ticket

Objective

• Students will review the different elements of narrative storytelling (character, setting, plot, conflict,etc.) in order to evaluate how those elements explicitly and implicitly affect their reading of Anton Chekhov’s “The Looking Glass”

ELEMENTS OF FICTION

Elements of a Story:• Setting – The time and

place a story takes place.

• Characters – the people, animals or creatures in a story.

• Conflict – a problem or struggle between two people, things or ideas.

• Plot – the series of events that make up a story.

THE LOOKING GLASS

As you read Chekhov’s “The Looking Glass…”

• Please identify on the sheet provided: • Setting

• What is your proof? Provide textual evidence!

• Character• What are their traits? How do you

know?

• Conflict • What is the conflict? How do you

know?

• Plot • Provide an objective summary of the

story in your own words.

Setting… (block one on worksheet) • Answer:

• Time: New Year’s Eve a long time ago (100 years or more) • Proof: “New Year’s Eve” and “I know my husband has typhus!”

Doctor makes house calls, horses and carriages for travel

• Place: A room, doctor’s house, a secluded area• Proof: “Was sitting in her room” “30 miles away from the Zestovo”

(hospital)

• Impact on text?

The fact that the setting is in a secluded area nearly 100 years or more ago makes the situation more dire – she doesn’t have a lot of time and there aren’t a lot of options for help.

Complete the rest of the worksheet – this will be collected! Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5

Mario/Jarrod Corey/Amanda Megan/Frankie Anthony/Hanna

Vin/Ava-Loren Eunice/Tim Victoria/Scott

Jess/Dom Raven/Andrew Marissa/Christian Ange/Jimmy

Daniella/Rob Chris/Vin O Julianna/William Alexa C/Lance

Mike/Alana Isabella/Alejandro Brina/Kenneth Tom/Kristy

Jillian/Jay Jay Mark/Vin I DomEric/Mike Alexa P/Tarrin

Sonia/Yogesh Dave/Natalie Gabby/Jake Brooke/Rachel

Mike M/Rucha Joanne/Dan H Alex/Chris Seamus/Lauren/Sameer

Dave/Aash Jocelyn/Willy/Dan C Juliane/Greg Nicole/Sean

Homework

•Read Chapters 7 and 8 of TKAM

9/30/2014

Do Now

• In your notebooks: • What do you think of when

you think of “Text Structure”?

• What are some of the elements that make up text structure?

• Please answer in 2-3 sentences.

Agenda and Objective

Agenda

• Do Now • Share out • Elements of Plot Structure • Jack and the Beanstalk

group practice• “Flowers” by Alice Walker

independent practice • Exit ticket

Objective

• Students will review the different elements of narrative fiction structure (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) in order to evaluate how these elements affect the text implicitly and explicitly in Alice Walker's "Flowers."

PLOT AND PLOT STRUCTURE

Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of a story. It shows the arrangement of

events and actions within a story.

What is Plot?

Types of Linear PlotsPlots can be told in

Chronological order

Flashback

In media res (in the middle of things) when the story starts in the middle of the action without exposition

Pyramid Plot Structure

The most basic and traditional form of plot is pyramid-shaped.

This structure has been described in more detail by Aristotle and by Gustav Freytag.

Aristotle’s Unified Plot

Aristotle used the beginning, middle, and end structure to describe a story that moved along a linear path. It follows a chain of cause and effect as it works

toward the solution of a conflict or crisis.

Freytag’s Plot Structure

Freytag’s Pyramid added onto Aristotle’s pyramid.

He broke his pyramid up into Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.

Plot Components

Exposition: the start of the story where we get background info, setting, etc.

Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax

Climax: the turning point, the most intense moment—either mentally or in action

Falling Action: all of the action which follows the climax

Resolution (denouement): the conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

Jack and the Beanstalk • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKB1_wBueFM

• As you watch the video, please fill out the information on the pyramid provided.

• What do we learn in the exposition? • What is the climax? • What events led up to it? • What happens after? • What’s the conclusion?

Jack and the Beanstalk

Exposition: Jack lives with his mother in a village. They are poor, so they need to make money somehow.

Rising Action: Jack sells the cow for beans, then a tree grows outside. Jack climbs the beanstalk up to the Giant’s lair. Giant comes in, falls asleep.

Climax: Jack steals the harp and the egg and runs away.

Falling Action: Jack makes it down the beanstalk unscathed and the Giant disappears.

Resolution: Jack and mom live happily ever after.

“FLOWERS” BY ALICE WALKER

“Flowers”

• Now, take what you’ve learned about the pyramid and apply it to Alice Walker’s short story, “Flowers.”

• Fill out the “Understanding Plot Development” Side

Homework

• Review chapters 7 and 8 of TKAM

10/1/2014

Do Now

• In your notebooks. Pgs 70-71

• Why do you think Nathan Radley filled the hole in the tree and lied about the tree being sick?

• Why does Jem cry when he finds out the hole is closed?

• How would the story change if Jem hadn’t cried?

Agenda and Objective

Agenda

• Do Now • TKAM Discussion • Red Riding Hood

Example • “Flowers” • “Flowers” Rewrite • Exit ticket

Objective

• Students will be given “Flowers” by Alice Walker and will apply their knowledge of narrative elements and structure by changing aspects to create a totally new story.

RED RIDING HOOD

Story of Little Red…• Little Red Riding hood goes to

her grandmother’s house to deliver food to her

• Big Bad Wolf wants to eat her Red

• Wolf goes to Grandmother’s house and eats her, then waits for RRH

• Red shows up, Wolf eats her. • Lumberjack cuts out RRH and

Grandma. • Stuff Wolf with rocks and he

dies.

Hoodwinked…

• Little Red Riding Hood discovers that the Big Bad Wolf has disguised himself as Granny, just as the axe-wielding woodsman bursts through the window, startling everyone. The police quickly arrive, and Red, Wolf, Granny and the Woodsman are questioned by detective Nicky Flippers about the events leading up to the incident.

• He reveals that he was searching for a lead on the identity of the Goodie Bandit, and had reason to believe that Granny and Red were the culprits. Locating Red, he questioned her, hoping to get to the bottom of the mystery. When Red escaped, he headed for her Granny’s house and arriving first, went undercover, hoping to trick her into giving him the evidence he needed.

“Flowers” by Alice Walker • Look at “Flowers” by Alice Walker again.

• Your job is to rewrite the ENTIRE story.

• You must change aspects of every fictional element: • Plot• Setting• Character• Conflict

For homework:

• Finish the story by tomorrow and have it either typed or legibly hand-written.

• The story will be about ½ page to 1 page single-spaced.

• Read chapter 9 of TKAM

10/2/2014

Do Now

• In your notebooks:

• Look at the exchange between Atticus and Scout on pages 86 and 87 – what does this conversation say about Atticus’ character?

• How would the characters of Scout and Jem be different if Harper Lee had written him differently?

• Answer in 3-4 sentences.

Agenda and Objective

Agenda

• Do Now• TKAM Discussion • Critically reading stories • Analysis • Exit ticket

Objective

• Students will review a peer’s revision of the short story “Flowers” and provide an analysis, reflecting on how the changes made to elements and structure of the story affect their understanding.

SWITCH IT UP!

Switch with a peer… work SILENTLY.

• Read through the story of one of your peers.

• Respond to the questions on the sheet.

• Make sure you answer each question in COMPLETE SENTENCES.

• If you finish early, please start to silently read Chapters 9 and 10.

Homework

• Read Chapters 9 and 10 for homework.

• There will be a quiz tomorrow!

• It will look very similar to last week’s.

10/3/2014

TKAM Quiz Chapters 6-10 10/3/2014 • Please use your books to search for evidence.

• Please make sure you provide a piece of textual evidence where designated, along with page number. • For example: “Mr. Finch, this is a one-shot job.” (Lee 109)

• Each question should be answered in 4-5 sentences.

• Eavesdropper

• If you finish early, please begin reading Chapters 11 and 12.

Homework

• Read Chapters 11 and 12 for Monday