Vocabulary
Characters that are central to the plot and conflict.
What are main characters?
A sentence that is missing a subject or a predicate.
Is this a proper theme statement?
Auggie was brave and did not care what other people thought about him.
Which unit 1 story was your favorite? Why?
Responses will vary.
Who is our principal?
Characters that support the main characters but have less influence on the story.
What are minor characters?
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Achievement First students should prepare for in-person learning by wearing a mask, checking their temperatures regularly, and charge their laptops every night.
Students--> mask, temperature check, charge laptops.
Is this a proper theme statement?
Compassion.
NOPE. Theme is never one word!!
What is character interaction?
The way characters talk to and interact with one another.
Sunflowers
What is Ms. Gabriel's favorite type of flower?
A Character's thoughts and feelings.
What is internal dialogue?
Fragment or Complete sentence?
went to the mall.
What is a fragment?
Is this a proper theme statement?
People should always try their best despite what obstacles come their way.
YUP!
"The Medicine Bag"
In the beginning of the story, what does the narrator's internal dialogue reveal about him?
He is feeling ashamed for trying to hide his grandfather.
Ms. Orr has a pet...
Dog!
the lesson or message of a story.
What is theme?
Fragment or Complete sentence?
He was ashamed of his reaction.
What is a complete sentence?
Write a theme statement for "Guera"
Responses will vary.
- People should be proud of their heritage.
- Don't let other people's biases get in the way.
What character interaction helps Guera realize that she should be proud of her heritage?
Her interaction with the two men on the subway.
Goats, chicken, horses, sheep, ShuShu!
Analyzing how a character is characterized throughout a text
What is character development?
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Novels have many important components including a plot, characters, setting, and theme.
Write a theme statement for "The Scholarship Jacket"
Responses will vary:
You should always stand up for yourself.
Don't let discrimination lead you to believe that you deserve less.
What character interaction helps the narrator realize that he should be ashamed of his reaction to grandpa being in town?
When his sister runs up to grandpa to hug him.
What is Mr. Sanchez's favorite sport?