Characters
Define "character"
A character is a person in a novel, play, or movie.
Define "setting"
Setting is the time and place that a story takes place.
Define "conflict"
Define "theme"
Theme is the main idea or the message of a story
Define "plot"
Plot is the sequence of events that happen in a story
What characteristics should we look for in a character?
Why is setting important?
Setting is important because it gives us context about the story
What is an external conflict?
A conflict that is between two separate forces, or
Self VS Other
What do you have to find to support your theme?
3 Supporting Details
What is the order of the plot stages?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Who was the supporting character in "We Don't Lose Our Classroom Goldfish"?
Walter
How can you identify time if it is not directly stated?
Use our knowledge of the characters and environment compared to prior knowledge of our world
What is an internal conflict?
Internal conflict is when there is a problem within one person, or
Self VS Self
What is an explicit theme?
A theme that is directly stated in the passage
What key elements do we find in the Exposition and Rising Action?
Exposition: Introduction to the characters, conflict, and settings
Rising Action: Events that build up to the climax
What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
Protagonist: character with good intentions, typically the main character
Antagonist: character with evil intentions, rival of the main character
What is the setting for YOUR English class...?
When is the conflict usually resolved?
Throughout the story, but typically resolved at the Resolution
What is an implied theme?
A theme that is not directly stated, but hinted at or suggested with context clues
What key elements do we find in the Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution?
Climax: The most suspense and action in the story; the peak
Falling Action: Conflict begins to unravel; last moments of suspense
Resolution: Events that occur right before the story is over
Who was the main character in the short film "Purl"?
Purl
What was the setting of the short film "Purl"?
Where: BRO Company
When: Future
What was the main conflict from the short film "Purl"?
The conflict was an external conflict between Purl VS the BROS she worked with--they excluded her for being different
What was the theme of the short film "Purl"?
The theme was that no one should be excluded based on how they look, or
The workplace should be comfortable for everyone.
What happened during the climax of the short film "Purl"?
Purl met Lacy, and together they made BRO company more inclusive--they stood up for themselves on the elevator.