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A Study of Tuck Everlasting – Elements of a Novel. Mrs. Bartholomew’s Class Richland Elementary School, 4 th grade January-February 2014.
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A Study of Tuck Everlasting – Elements of a Novel Mrs. Bartholomew’s Class Richland Elementary School, 4th grade January-February 2014
All novels have characters. Characters are who the novel is about. They usually experience changes and challenges during different points in the novel. Winnie Characters The Stranger Jesse
The setting is where and when a story takes place. Setting plays a very important role in Tuck Everlasting. We will write about the part setting plays in the novel. Setting
Plot tells what happens in the story. The plot usually has a climax – the most important part of the story. All action before the climax is calling “ascending action.” All events after the climax is called “descending action.” You will work in small groups to create plot diagrams for Tuck Everlasting. Plot
Some times authors use: • Imagery – pictures authors paint with words. • Symbolism – using an object to stand for something that has deeper meaning. Other tools authors use …
Authors choose to divide novels into chapters for many reasons. Usually it is to introduce something new or a change in focus– either in characters, setting, and/or a plot element. Why do novels have chapters?