All Summer in a Day
Margot dislikes that the society she lives in decided to colonize Venus and live where it only rains.
What type of conflict is this?
Person v. Society
Roger tried to steal Mrs. Jones purse, but instead she took him home to teach him a lesson.
What type of conflict is this?
Person v. Person
The spider-creatures from outer space seemed to be on display in cages in the story “Zoo”.
What type of conflict is this?
Person v. Supernatural
What can we infer about William as a character from "All Summer in a Day"? Provide one character trait and one reason (STEAL).
Cruel
A bully
Jealous
because he is angry that Margot is from Earth and convinces the class to lock her in the closet so she misses the sun.
Exposition
The people who live on Venus cannot go outside because the rain is so violent and constant that they may get hurt.
What type of conflict is this?
Person v. Nature
Mrs. Jones had asked Roger to leave and he did not have time to say “Thank You”. He never sees her again.
What part of the PLOT is this?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, or Resolution?
Resolution (end)
What is the setting of "Zoo"?
Far into the future in the city of Chicago
What type of STEAL is this?
"You didn't write that!" (William)
Says
The part of the story where the conflict is introduced
Rising Action
Margot struggled internally with her feelings of missing home.
What type of conflict is this?
Person v. Self
Roger tries to steal Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones’ purse late at night in the City.
What part of the PLOT is this?
(Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, or Resolution)?
Exposition (beginning)
How does the setting affect the story?
The setting being so far into the future makes it possible that the humans are "used to" an annual zoo of alien creatures being brought to Earth.
What type of STEAL is this:
Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones' purse.
Actions
The most intense or exciting part of the story
Climax
Name one possible theme of "All Summer in a Day".
THEMEssage
People who are different may be treated differently.
It is difficult to adjust to a new home.
Jealously can make people do awful things.
Etc.
What is one possible theme of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
THEMEssage
One person’s actions can change someone’s perspective/view on life.
People deserve second chances.
You never know what someone's life is like at home.
Etc.
What is a possible theme of "Zoo"?
THEMEssage
Perspective shapes our reality.
Things aren't always as they seem.
Etc.
What type of STEAL is this?
"Margot stood alone in the classroom. She looked as though the rain had washed the color from her face"
Looks and/or actions
What happens after the climax
Falling Action
How does the SETTING of "All Summer in a Day" affect the characters and plot?
The constant rain affects Margot's ability to adjust to life on Venus.
Her being from Earth makes her different and her classmates jealous.
The main conflict occurs when she is locked in a closet and MISSES the sun.
Etc.
What can we infer about Roger as a character based on what we know from the story (he tried to steal shoes, he came back to her house, he offered to run errands for her, etc)
We can infer Roger is actually a nice kid who may come from a rough home life.
What did the spider-creatures think of the humans?
They thought they were in cages to be protected FROM the humans. They enjoyed seeing them, and they hoped to go back again. They paid money to see them, like a "zoo".
Roger's face was dirty, so Mrs. Jones had him wash it.
Looks and actions
The end of the story in which things are resolved or wrapped up
Resolution