Sept. 6 Agenda

1.BW

2. Plot/story arc overview

3.Read Amelia Bedelia

BW: What, in your opinion, makes a good, interesting story? Write for 4-5 minutes about this. Use examples and explain how those examples apply to your definition of a “good” story. There is no right or wrong answer.

Elements of analyzing fiction

Plot, Setting, Characters, Theme, Point of View

A story is like a sandwich

The story arc/plotline

Exposition

Setting and characters are established Main conflict is introduced

Conflict: opposition of person or forces

Rising Action

The main conflict is dealt with through action

The main character is aware there is a conflict and takes steps to battle crisis

Climax

The high point/moment of greatest tension. May be physical, emotional or mental.

Falling Action

Story begins to wind down Results/consequences of decisions

character has made

Resolution

The end/dénouement. Conflicts resolved, loose ends tied up, happy or sad ending.

The devil is in the details

As we read story…

Trace story arc Consider author’s decisions Consider literary devices such as repetition

Write your name on the tongue depressor and hand it to me