Narrative Structure
What is a lead?
The beginning of your story, used to hook readers and make them want to read more
True of false: Robert used to teach Humanities at Aim HIgh
True
Describe one characteristic of Mr. Entwistle
Bridget and Matthew must approve
True of false: Matthew and Bridget don't have siblings
false
What does an American look like?
Anything! There is no one way to look like an American.
What is imagery?
A description that appeals to the 5 senses (sight, sound, feel, smell, taste)
What is brainstorming?
A process of coming up with, and documenting, many ideas in order to find one that you want to pursue.
Why was Mr. Entwistle mad at the narrator?
She did not respond when he asked her what her name was
What colleges do Matthew and Bridget currently attend?
Matthew: UCSC
Bridget: Lehigh
What is America Ferrera's profession?
Actress (bonus points for producer, writer, or activist as well)
What are the 4 ways we learned to write a lead?
1) Dialogue / talking
2) Onomatopoeia
3) Description of setting
4) Ask a question
What is Humanities?
The study of human behavior and culture, which includes subjects like english and history
Why didn't the narrator respond to Mr. Entwistle when he asked her what her name was?
She didn't know he was talking to her
True or false: Bridget was a task force member
False
Name one time America felt othered, or like she did not belong, because of her identity
Refer to Matthew and Bridget
What is a conclusion?
The ending of a story. It should leave readers with a resolution, a moral to the story, or motivate readers to think about a central theme.
What teaching team teaches the other section of 7th grade Humanities?
Sally and Brandy
What was the name of the narrator in Mr. Entwistle?
Kate
What are Matthew and Bridget's favorite foods?
Matthew: fruits
Bridget: Burritos
What problems did America encounter when she first started acting?
- people telling her she would never be sucessfull
- only getting roles that portrayed stereotypical Latina characters
What are the 5 components of a personal narrative (Hint: Remember the poster we made for Mr. Entwistle)
Introduction / lead, rising action, conflict / climax, falling action, resolution / ending
Name all of the Humanities teachers at Aim High this year
Bridget, Matthew, Sally, Brandy, Aaron, Romelio
What is the moral of the story, "Mr. Entwistle"
- You can gain respect for admitting to your mistakes
- Don't judge someone based on the way they appear on the outside
- It is important to stand up for yourself
Name both of Bridget and Matthew's activities
Bridget: SWAG kitchen and Arts and Crafts Set Design
Matthew: Karaoke and Drama
What is the moral of the story? What does America want readers to take away from her story?
There is no one way to be an American, but in the US many people assume that people who do not look like them are not truly American because of their appearance. America wants readers to learn to 1) embrace their full identity, 2) work towards their dreams, and 3) work to change the culture that defines Americans by their appearances