FLEX 1 FIXING SENTENCES WORKSHEET FIXING SENTENCES WORKSHEET FINISH PRACTICE ESSAY FINISH PRACTICE ESSAY PEER REVIEW: (CIRCLE MISSPELLED WORDS, UNDERLINE FRAGMENTS, COMMENT ON UNCLEAR AREAS) PEER REVIEW: (CIRCLE MISSPELLED WORDS, UNDERLINE FRAGMENTS, COMMENT ON UNCLEAR AREAS) **UNIT 1 TEST TOMORROW**

WARM UP: WARM UP: TURN IN Vocab Homework 1.TURN IN 1.TURN IN VOCAB 3 2.WORK ON 2.WORK ON After reading questions for “The Most Dangerous Game” (page 81) 3.SET UP 3.SET UP Practice Essay for Unit 1 test

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ Unit 1 Essay: Prewriting 1.One sentence response to prompt: 2.Examples of each plot element from the text: a.EXPOSITION: b.RISING ACTION: c.CLIMAX: d.FALLING ACTION: e.RESOLUTION: 3.Direct Quotes (with author’s last name and page number) occurring during each element: a.EXPOSITION: “ “ (Author #). b.RISING ACTION: “ “ (Author #). c.CLIMAX: “ “ (Author #). d.FALLING ACTION: “ “ (Author #). e.RESOLUTION: “ “ (Author #).

Classwork: Classwork: “The Most Dangerous Game” 1.FINISH 1.FINISH After reading questions (p 81 / 1-10) 2.FINISH 2.FINISH Elements of Fiction note chart (last column) 3.BEGIN 3.BEGIN Unit 1 Essay (DRAFT) sheet (on notebook paper)

UNIT 1 TEST: Narrative Structure 1.Multiple Choice (10 QUESTIONS / 20 pts TOTAL) a.Parts of Speech (noun, verb, adverb, preposition, adjective) b.Elements of Fiction (character types, conflict types, plot structure, setting, theme) c.Grammar (subject-verb agreement, fragments) 2.Essay (1 QUESTION / 20 pts TOTAL) a.(structure) thesis answers prompt in one sentence / paragraphs follow format (5 pts) b.(content) a narrative analysis explaining the plot structure of a short story (15 pts)

REVIEW: PARTS OF SPEECH NOUN PROPER NOUN (What is his name?) COMMON NOUN (What type of person is he?) PRONOUN (Replaces Pete’s name) ADJECTIVE (Describe Pete.) VERB (What is Pete doing?) ADVERB (How is he doing it?)

REVIEW: FIXING SENTENCES SUBJECTS? Ran quickly. Raced to school. Was late to class. SUBJECTS OR VERBS? His car. her red dress. Mrs. Martin as well. DO THE SUBJECTS & VERBS AGREE IN NUMBER? Peanut butter and jelly makes a great sandwich.

Unit 1:Narrative Structure Essay Prompt describing the plot using (and defining) theplot structure terms Write a well-structured essay describing the plot of either “The Lottery”, “The Most Dangerous Game”, or another short story by using (and defining) the plot structure terms (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution).

Elements of Fiction Notes: Analyzing Literature ELEMENTS OF FICTION 1.CHARACTERS a.PROTAGONIST (good guy) b.ANTAGONIST (bad guy) 2.SETTING a.PLACE b.TIME PERIOD 3.THEME (CENTRAL MESSAGE) 4.PLOT a.EXPOSITION (background) b.RISING ACTION (events) c.CLIMAX (major turning point) d.FALLING ACTION (events) e.RESOLUTION (ending) EXAMPLES IN “The Lottery” 1._________________________ a._____________________ b._____________________ 2._________________________ a._____________________ b._____________________ 3._________________________ 4._________________________ a.______________________ b.______________________ c.______________________ d.______________________ e.______________________ EXAMPLES IN “The Most Dangerous Game” 1._________________________ a._____________________ b._____________________ 2._________________________ a._____________________ b._____________________ 3._________________________ 4._________________________ a.______________________ b.______________________ c.______________________ d.______________________ e.______________________

Essay Structure Essay Structure: What You Will Be Graded On introduction 1.Write an introduction paragraph that answers the prompt directly. a.Sentence 1 = hook (definition – “Plot” is a literary term that can be defined as…) b.Sentence 2 – 3 = context (A story’s plot contains the following elements:…) c.Sentence 4 = thesis statement (This essay will analyze and explain a short story using the plot structure literary terms as a guide.) body 2.Write a body paragraph that explains the structure of a short story using the plot structure terms. a.Sentence 1 = “The Lottery” (or “The Most Dangerous Game”) is a short story that has a structured plot. b.Sentences 2-3 = For example, during the exposition (or background) the tradition of the lottery is explained. In this tradition a black box is placed on a three-legged stool, and… c.Sentences 4 – 5 = restate that this story has a structured plot as these examples have shown conclusion 3.Write a conclusion paragraph that sums up your answer to the prompt. a.Sentence 1 = restate that this was an analysis of a short story using plot structure as a guide b.Sentences 2-3 = re-explain the plot structure terms (exposition, rising action, climax, etc.) c.Sentences 4-5 = closing (As it has been shown, plot is defined as … and state it is important to be able to explain the structure of a story using these terms)

Name(s)_______ Block_______ Date_______ Unit 1 Essay: DRAFT Plot can be defined as “_______________________________________________” (Merriam- Webster’s Dictionary 341). The elements of a plot’s structure include the following: exposition, which means_____________; rising action, which means_________; climax, which means_________; falling action, which means ________; and resolution, which means_____________.“ The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson (or you can choose another story) is an example of a short story with a well-structured plot. “The Lottery” is an example of a short story with a well-structured plot because it has all of the elements of a plot’s structure. For example, its exposition (or background set up) is the following: _________________ _________________________________________. The rising action in “The Lottery” occurs when ________________________________. The climax of the story is shown in the following quote from the text: “_______________________________” (Jackson __). The falling action, or aftermath from the climax is seen when __________________. The resolution, or ending, of the story occurs in the following way:__________________. As this essay has shown, “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson is an example of a short story with a well- structured plot. This is because it has the elements of plot structure which are ____________________. It is important to remember the definition of what a plot is when analyzing or explaining the plot of a story.

ACTIVITY: ACTIVITY: WRITE AN ESSAY DRAFT 1.PREWRITING: 1.PREWRITING: ON A SHEET OF PAPER, WRITE a.A ONE-SENTENCE ANSWER TO THE PROMPT (THIS WILL BE YOUR THESIS STATEMENT). b.THEN WRITE EACH ELEMENT OF A PLOT’S STRUCTURE (EXPOSITION, ETC). c.THEN WRITE DOWN EXAMPLES & “DIRECT QUOTES” (Jackson 3) 2.WRITING: 2.WRITING: ON A SECOND SHEET OF PAPER, WRITE AN ESSAY WITH a.A COMPLETE INTRO, BODY, AND CONCLUSION, b.USING THE ESSAY GUIDE (YOUR ESSAY WILL BE GRADED USING THIS GUIDE). 3.EDITING: 3.EDITING: EXCHANGE WITH ANOTHER PARTNER GROUP. a.CIRCLE SPELLING ERRORS, b.UNDERLINE THE THESIS STATEMENT TWICE, c.COMMENT IN THE MARGIN AREAS THAT ARE CONFUSING OR INCORRECT.

Homework: Homework: Vocabulary 3 (due WED) Agenda Antidote Apathy Bland propaganda Endorse Erode Gruesome Hypocrite idealistic Prospects Radical Reinforce Relevant ruthless Illusion Impact Imply Novice Obstacle