9/29/2014. do now 9/29/2014: take out your homework. name some of the elements of narrative...
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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 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.
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
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 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 • 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”
• 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
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.
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
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 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.
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.