Summarizing
What is the name it portion of a summary?
The title
The complication or struggle in the story.
conflict
The struggle between a character and something outside the character.
What is external conflict?
Jamal’s legs burned as he rounded the final corner of the track. His team was already cheering from the bleachers, but he didn’t hear them—his focus was locked on the finish line. He had trained for months, even staying late after practice to shave seconds off his time. “You can do this,” he muttered to himself, pushing harder despite the pain. When he crossed the finish line, exhausted but smiling, he knew the effort had been worth it.
What character traits does Jamal have?
determined, team player, hard working,
What is the purpose of the verb it? What type of words or phrases would be included in the verb it?
To explain the purpose of the text. Use verbs.
A story to entertain, a list to show steps etc
When Mrs. Alvarez dropped her groceries in the driveway, Maya quickly ran over. “Let me help you!” she said, gathering the rolling apples before they reached the street. Maya carried the heavy bags inside, placing them carefully on the kitchen counter. Before leaving, she asked, “Do you need anything else? I can take your trash cans to the curb.” Mrs. Alvarez smiled and said, “You always know how to make my day easier.”
What character trait would you use to describe Mya?
Helpful, attentive, caring,
What is the big idea or central idea when summarizing?
The theme or the lesson learned
a narrative point of view where the narrator reports only observable facts, similar to a camera recording events, without revealing characters' thoughts, feelings, or motivations
3rd person objective
Characters that change dramatically in a story.
Dynamic
Where does the information for Jot dots come from?
The plot, or the major events in the text
the events that follow the climax and bring us to the resolution. The outcome of the sequence of events.
What is falling action?
a narrative point of view where the narrator is all-knowing, able to access the thoughts, feelings, and memories of any character, providing a comprehensive, "god-like" view of the story
Third-person omniscient
Characters that do not change dramatically or at all in a story.
Static
False, a summary should be written in your own words
How does a narrator's point of view impact a story?
It only tells a story from their perspective, it shapes how readers interpret events
What elements of a character should be analyzed when determining character traits? (list at least 2 things that should be considered about the character)
We should examine the character's thoughts, feelings, appearance, actions, and the way they speak to others