Setting
What is physical setting?
Where the story takes place (what is the character seeing, hearing, smelling) Where in the world they are
Who are the main characters in Two Degrees?
Owen, George, Akira, Natalie
What are the three types of conflicts we learned about?
Character vs character, character vs nature, character vs self
What is the final most exciting part of the plot called?
the climax
What is the name of Tia Beatriz's dog, who brings Natalie comfort during Hurricane Reuban?
Churro!
What is temporal setting?
The time the story takes place
(time of year, day of the week, time period, time of day)
What is a external characteristic?
Something you can tell about a person by looking at them (ex. having brown hair)
What is the main type of conflict all three main characters facing?
Character vs Nature
In what part plot are the setting and characters introduced?
Exposition
This main character is outgoing, charming, impatient, and irresponsible (at the beginning of the book).
Which character is this?
Owen
What is the physical setting of Akiras story?
Sierra Nevada, California
In the woods
What is a internal characteristic?
A trait that exists inside a character, you cannot tell by looking at them
(ex. Akira is brave)
Describe the character vs character conflict in Owens storyline
George and Owen are arguing about living in Churchill, Manitoba. Owen loves living in Churchill, and George is hating on it. Later we find out that is because Georges dad lost his job and he is moving.
What is the name for the part of the plot when the conflict starts?
Inciting incident
What genre book is Two Degrees?
Adventure Survival
The adventure survival genre is defined by the intense physical and emotional challenges faced by 6the characters, and the suspense of their fight to survive.
What is the temporal setting in Natalie's story?
(time of year, day of the week, time period, time of day)
October, morning/Mid-day, present, Saturday
Name a side character from each part of the story
Sue, Daniel, Lars, Vicki, Shannon, Patience, Dodger, Churro, Natalies Mom, Owens Mom, Owens Dad, Tia Beatriz
What is the character vs self conflict in Akiras story?
Akira struggles with talking to people and being social. She doesnt trust people easily. This conflict is resolved when Akira learns to trust Sue, they work together to escape the wildfire, and become best friends.
What are the parts of the plot leading up to and directly after the climax?
(hint: ______ action & _______ action)
Rising and falling action
Why is the book titled "Two Degrees"? What does it have to do with the story?
It is titled two degrees because the worlds temperature is rising due to climate change, and the effects become irreversible when the temperature rises two degrees. The characters are trying to fight against climate change, and stop the temperature from rising.
How does the setting of the story influence the plot?
The setting creates the conflict that the characters face (ex. the reason Natalie is facing a hurricane in Miami is because it is surrounded by water. If the setting was in Vermont, she would not be in a hurricane)
What are the three things that side characters provide for the main character?
Support, guidance, trust
Who was the person who created the plot pyrmaid diagram?
Gustav Freytag
What do you think the message of this novel is? What does the author wants us to know?
Climate change is real, and we as humans are causing it, but we can also make an effort to stop it