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Take out ISN and Literature Book. September 1, 2011 “Flowers for Algernon”. Continue Literature Terms on page 2. Plot The series of related events that make up a story. Plot elements.
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Take out ISN and Literature Book September 1, 2011“Flowers for Algernon”
Continue Literature Terms on page 2 Plot • The series of related events that make up a story
Plot elements • Exposition (Introduction): Beginning that sets up the story. It introduces the characters and the setting. • Setting- Where and when the story takes place. • Rising action- events that develop the problem or conflict and lead to the climax. • Climax: The height of the action, also called the turning point • Falling action- events that resolve the problem and lead to resolution. • Resolution- how the conflict was solved.
Climax Rising Action Rising Action Rising Action Resolution Falling Action Exposition
Rap????? • In your small group, highlight the literature terms and definitions we have covered so far • Practice your lines for a class rap!
“Flowers for Algernon” pg 45 • Continue reading
Create Plot Sequence Flow Map in your ISN on page 4 Predicted Event Predicted Event Event Event Predicted Event
September 2, 2011 • Do Now: • Take out ISN • Take out Literature Book • Trash Discussion…..
Warm up! • With your small group, discuss the three predictions you made about what will happen next in “Flowers for Algernon” • Each group add one event to the white board
Double Bubble • In your ISN on page 4, add a Double Bubble Map • How has Charlie changed from the operation? How has he stayed the same? New Charlie Old Charlie
Exit Ticket • Look back to your warm-up about popularity vs. intelligence • Have your opinions changed? Relate this to “Flowers” • Write a five sentence response on a half sheet of paper