Plot
What is plot?
The order of events in a fictional story
What is another word for conflict?
Problem
What is characterization?
The process by which the author reveals what a character is like
R & J: Name our two main characters.
REFUGEE: Name our three main characters.
R & J: Romiette and Julio
Refugee: Mahmoud, Josef, & Isabel
Name our class pet.
Gary the dinosaur
What happens during the exposition of a story?
Characters and setting are introduced. (If you added initial conflict too, I'll take it.)
How many categories of conflict are there?
Two- Internal and external
How many types of characterization are there?
Two- direct & indirect
R & J: What is the setting of our story?
Refugee: What is the setting of our story?
R & J: Cincinatti, Ohio
Refugee: Syria, Germany, and Cuba
TRUE or FALSE: I can borrow a pen from Ms. Trinkle's desk
FALSE! Stay out of my lair. :(
TRUE or FALSE: Everything is wrapped up neatly in the resolution of a story.
FALSE- Sometimes we have aperture (the lack of closure)
Describe the difference between internal conflict and external conflict.
Internal conflict is within the character, and external character is conflict with another character/force.
Describe the difference between direct and indirect characterization.
Direct characterization is when the author TELLS us what someone is like, and indirect characterization is when they give us hints and we have to make an inference
R & J: List three character traits for either Romiette or Julio.
Refugee: List three character traits for either Mahmoud, Josef, or Isabel.
Answers will vary- up to judge
Name three things that get on Ms. Trinkle's nerves.
Answers may vary
Give TWO different definitions for the climax of a story.
The turning point; the most exciting part of a story
INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL?
Robbie doesn't like doing his homework, so he doesn't. As a result, he is failing his English class. His mother yells at him and takes away his phone.
EXTERNAL: Man vs. man
DIRECT OR INDIRECT?
Steven watched as the new kid searched for a desk to sit at in the crowded classroom. Steven got his attention and pointed to the open desk next to him. He pulled out his notes to show the new kid what they were learning in class.
INDIRECT
R & J: What is Julio's main conflict?
Refugee: What is our characters' main conflict?
R & J: EITHER moving to Ohio or the Devildogs are after him
Refugee: Having to flee their country due to war, violence, etc.
What should I do if I am absent?
Consult the class binder when you return (Also acceptable: Consult Canvas)
Name the five elements of plot in order
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Name one everyday INTERNAL conflict and one everyday EXTERNAL conflict.
Answers may vary- up to judge
With your team, you have one minute to write an INDIRECT characterization example to show that Ricardo is mean.
Answers may vary- up to judge
What is one of our themes from the novel we are reading?
Hint: You will need to know the literary definition of theme.
Answers will vary, but it must be a life lesson that can apply to anyone.
List all 5 of our class commandments (rules).
Raise your hand, stay in your seat, respect yourself and others, advocate for yourself, and keep your cell phone off and away.