Setting
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when the story takes place
What kind of words do you use to characterize?
We use adjectives to characterize characters.
What is a conflict?
A problem or challenge that a character faces.
There is 1 spot left on the cheer team and Maddie is competing against her best friend, Claire. This is their final chance to prove themselves.
External conflict, Character vs Character
"Each had fought many bouts representing their community..." What are bouts?
Fights
I have been in the waiting room for 15 minutes already and I can't stop coughing. I hope I am prescribed medicine so that I am all better next week for Thanksgiving dinner.
At the doctor's office in November
The night before Lyle's first day at a new job, he stayed up late hanging out with friends. He then overslept and arrived 30 minutes late. How can we characterize Lyle? Why?
Lyle is irresponsible because he did not get to work on time.
What are the 2 categories of conflicts?
Internal and external
John and his friend feel really strongly about homework not being assigned. Him and his friends are going to make a petition to get this approved.
External, Character vs Society
Only the frenzied screaming of those along ringside let him know that he had dropped Antonio. How were the screams?
Wild, loud, crazy
As the sun began to set, Oscar felt that it was time to get a breath of air. He began to make his way to the surface, but before he reached it, a large shadow came toward him. Oh no, was it a shark?
Oscar is in the ocean in the evening time.
Sonya often stood in the doorway for a long time before entering a party. She takes this time to gather enough courage to say "hello" to everyone. How can we characterize Sonya? Why?
Sonya is shy because she has difficulties talking to a big group of people at a party.
What is an internal conflict?
A struggle that a character has within him or her self, character vs. self.
After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth or attempt to hide his mistake and blame it on the dog.
Internal conflict, character vs self
"Felix did a fast shuffle, bobbing and weaving, while letting loose a torrent of blows that would demolish whatever got in its way." What is meant by a torrent of blows?
A lot of fast punches
As the rooster crowed, I knew that it was time to get up and start my busy day which consists of feedings and grooming.
At the farm in the morning.
Leo Looked at his grandmother as she tried to use her new phone. He saw frustration in her eyes. He put his arm around her shoulder, "It's ok grandma," he said gently. "We can figure this out together." Grandma smiled and felt relaxed. How can we characterize Leo? Why?
We can characterize Leo as helpful, compassionate, and kind because he is helpin his grandmother with something she is having difficulties with.
Define external conflict.
A conflict, problem, or challenge a character has with someone or something.
Jamie is on a whitewater rafting trip with friends. Suddenly the rapids became violent and they have to figure out how to get back safely.
External Conflict, Character vs Nature
"Tony scratched his nose pensively. 'Yeah it would be better for our heads.'" What was Tony doing?
Thinking hard about the situation
Jenny ran down the path as fast as she can. All she could see were trees all around her. While the snow was falling heavily, she was hoping to make it out before the snow started to stick.
Jenny is in the woods/forrest during the winter.
Robert hated the show that was on TV. He wanted to change the channel so badly. He looked around the room for the remote control and saw that it was all the way across the room . "Ugh", he groaned and continued watching the show that was on. How can we characterize Robert? Why?
We can characterize Robert as lazy because he would not get up to get the remote control that was on the other side of the room.
Name 3 types of external conflicts.
Character vs Character
Character vs Nature
Character vs Society
Character vs Time
Character vs Technology
Amy has a project due tomorrow for school but her computer keeps crashing. Every time she restarts it, it shuts off. she doesn't know how she is going to get her work done.
External, Character vs Technology
"If Felix had any small doubt about their friendship affecting their fight it was being neatly dispelled." What was happening to his doubt?
It was disappearing