narrative_writing_brainstorm_1.pdf |
elements_of_a_story_student_notes.pdf |
narrative_writing_materials.pdf |
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1) Conflict
Two types of Conflict
1) EXTERNAL- Struggle with an outside force
- Character vs Character: Protagonist struggles with physical/mental strength against another person.
- Character vs Environment: Protagonist struggles against surrounding for survival.
- Character vs Society: Protagonist struggles against their current circumstances, fate, or their destiny
- Character vs Supernatural: Protagonist struggles against supernatural forces (aliens, monsters etc)
2) INTERNAL- Struggle within ones self
- Character vs Self: Protagonist struggles against making a decision, overcome emotions or resist an urge also to choose between right and wrong
conflict.pdf |
2) Setting
Prewrite:
Describe your bedroom in as much detail as you can.
3) Plot
plotjot.pdf |
plotchart.doc |
4) Figurative Language
senses.pdf |
5_sense_description.pdf |
figurative_languageworksheet.docx |
5) Theme
invisibleboy.pdf |
determiningthemepuzzles4thand5thgradereadingcenter__1_.pdf |
theme.docx |
dialogue_rules.pdf |
dialogue_practice.pdf |
Short Stories
The Most Dangerous Game:
Pre-reading Questions
1. What is the most dangerous sport/game/activity you can think of? Explain your answer.
2. What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done? It can be something as extreme as bungee jumping or as simple as a rollercoaster ride … anything that made you just a little nervous.
3. For what reason do you think people participate in dangerous or daring activities?
4. How should someone decide when a sport/game/activity is too dangerous?
5. What are your general views on hunting?
6. Some people hunt just for sport. In other words, they don’t hunt for food, but they hunt for fun and to practice their skills. What is your opinion about this?
7. Do you believe animals have feelings?
the-most-dangerous-game-abridged.pdf |
character_study_mdg.docx |
mdg_constructed_response.doc |
Raymond's Run
| PREWRITE: 1) What are some adjectives that describe Usain Bolt? 2) How does confidence or cockiness help with success? 3)What are some examples of internal and external conflicts athletes deal with? |
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raymondsrunhandout__1_.doc |
hockey_sweater.pdf |
the_hockey_sweater.pdf |
Pre-Reading
Have you ever visited the zoo?
Describe the setting of a zoo, what did it look like, smell like etc Use your five sentences to describe
What is your fave animal at the zoo, why?
zoo.doc |
Questions
1. From what point of view is this this story told?
2. Who is the protagonist?
3. Where does this story take place?
4. Why is Victor pretending to study in the beginning of the story?
5. Why does Victor pretend to know French?
6. Is he successful in his reasoning for pretending to know French? How do you know?
7. Explain why the teacher decided not to bust Victor in his lack of knowledge in front of Teresa:
7th_grade_-_story__1_.docx |
in_a_heartbeat.docx |
What is the best present you ever received/ Why was it so special?
the_present.docx |
On The Sidewalk Bleeding
When you form opinions or impressions about people when you first meet, what kinds of things do you consider? (Their looks, clothing, where they are, what they’re doing, etc.)
What do you think people consider about you when they first meet you and form an impression?
–What is your stance on gangs? Are they good/bad? Why would people join them? Explain your answers.
What is more important: Being an individual or fitting? Explain your answer.
Define the following terms in your own words:
a)Stereotype
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b)Prejudice
Youtube Story
on_the_sidewalk_bleeding-_story.docx |
on_the_sidewalk_bleeding_questions.docx |
Vocabulary: Find/Record the definitions.
Spindly -
Obligation -
Futile -
Rouse -
Do you, or have you ever, had a pet?
Why do people have pets? Give me as many reasons as you can!
Have you ever been so upset/mad/anxious about something, you could not focus on anything else? What did you do?
What will happen in The Dog Who Wanted To Die?
the_dog_who_wanted_to_die.pdf |
the_dog_who_wanted_to_die_-_questions.docx |
-Brainstorm a list of ideas and phrases that you think of when you hear the word Homeless. What do you think it would be like to be homeless? Have you ever encountered a homeless person?
-Make a list of things you "treasure".
Youtube Story
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the_treasure_of_lemon_brown_activities.docx |
Thank You, Ma’am
In groups of 2 to 3, you will write complete sentences to predict how you believe the word relates to the story. This activity includes words related to the story “Thank You, Ma’am”. Then, the sentences will be discussed and shared as a group. After reading the story, the word splash can be revisited to compare their predictions to the “true” story.
purse
Suede shoes
boy
11pm
Youtube Story
thank_you_maam.pdf |
thank_you_maam_questions.docx |
Pre-Reading Questions
Do you ever daydream? (About a relationship? About some kind of competition? That you were the "star" of something?)
When do you usually daydream?
Why do you think people daydream?
Are daydreams important or are they just a waste of time? Explain your answer!
We will be reading The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, a story of a man who regularly daydreams. Pay attention to what he daydreams of (any themes) and why he daydreams!
Youtube story
the_secret_life_of_walter_mitty.pdf |
walter_mitty_questions.doc |