The Giver by Lois LowryDay 9

Warm up: Grammar

Diagramming Simple Subjects &

Action Verbs

Simple Subject Verb

Alice sang

Copy this example in your notebook.

Example of a diagram with Simple Subject & Action verb

1. 1. John ran.2. 2. Patti jumped.3. 3. Robert played.4. 4. Jonathan battled.5. 5. Jonas pondered.6. 6. People believed.7. 7. Everyone shouted.8. 8. Ladies screamed.9. 9. Men and women talked.10. 10. Boys and girls joined.

Diagram these sentences in your notebook.

We will review the study questions forchapters 20-23.

Get out your notebooks and study questions.

1. How does The Giver comfort Jonas?A. He gives him more good memories.B. He lets him stay with him for the night.C. He assures him that things will be ok.

2. The Receiver who failed was___________.A. Rosemary, the Giver’s daughterB. Jonas’s real mother

3. Jonas ‘s first seeing beyond was color. The Givers was _____.A. musicB. tasteC. smell

Giver Quiz #8Chapters 20-23

4. After leaving the community, when did Jonas sleep?A. dayB. nightC. He didn’t sleep

5. Jonas found a ________.A. bikeB. blanketC. sled

Continued Quiz #7

Identifying the Elements of A Plot

Diagram

Student Notes

Plot Diagram

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Plot (definition)

Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.

1. Exposition This usually occurs at the beginning of a

short story. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem).

2. Rising ActionThis part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.

3. Climax This is the turning point of the story.

Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.

4. Falling ActionAll loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.

5. ResolutionThe story comes to a reasonable ending.

Putting It All Together

1. Exposition

2. Rising Action

3. Climax

4. Falling Action

5. Resolution

Beginning of Story

Middle of Story

End of Story

Exposition: the start of the story, the situation before the action starts

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: the conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads

Plot Components

Work with your group to create a plot diagram for The Giver.

Plot Diagram for The Giver

Vocabulary for Chapters 20-23Students will complete a handout sheet.

Homework: Review all study questions. Test Monday on The Giver.