Day 51 –Gerund vs participle, characterization, the necklace

Characterization notes “The Necklace” Closure Agenda Warm Up Gerund vs Participle Characterization notes “The Necklace” Closure

Objectives Homework LotF chapters 9-12 due April 19 Welcome back to class! Objectives Homework Understand and identify the role characterization plays in a text. Look at the differences between gerunds and participles. Express a position and use textual evidence to support your claim. LotF chapters 9-12 due April 19

Warm Up List the characteristics of Dory in the film “Finding Dory”? Were you told these directly or did you find out her personality/motivation through her thoughts or actions? Give examples to support your answers.

Grammar Time Phrases Page 2

Gerunds and Participles Worksheet Complete the phrases worksheet page 2. Remember, all three phrase-types can be present. Work with your partner. Make sure your name is at the top.

1.  The tour guide took snapshots of us standing in front of the Aztec pyramid. 2.  Raising money for new uniforms proved more difficult than the band members had expected. 3.  The scouts are excited about exploring the cavern. 4.  Creating the family tree with his grandmother, Derek learned a great deal about his ancestors. 5.  As treasurer, Jody is responsible for collecting the membership dues. 6.  A cloud of black smoke rising above the treetops alarmed the campers. 7.  In our spare time, Sarita and I enjoy making beaded moccasins. 8.  Packing for my trip to the beach, I suddenly remembered that I hadn’t bought any sunscreen.

Characterization

Characterization Literary device used to explain the traits of a character in a story. Information is expressed in two ways: Direct -> The character’s information is shared by the narrator, another character, or the character themselves. Example -> Johnny was a poor depressed soul but he had the heart of a lion. Indirect -> The character’s information is shared subtly. The reader must deduce the character’s information via the thoughts, actions, and appearance of the character. Example -> Johnny stated defiantly, “ I will not give in to my oppressors!”

Character Definitions Static: A character who undergoes little or no inner change. Dynamic: A character who undergoes an important inner change. Round: A major character who encounters conflict and is changed by it. Flat: A stock character that undergoes no change but can add to the story. Protagonist: The main character, or hero, of a story. Antagonist: The adversary of the hero. The “bad guy”. Foil: A character whose characteristics are in direct contrast to another. This is used to highlight the traits of the other character.

Independent Practice Download the document and read “The Necklace”. As you read, look for examples from the text to complete your characterization chart on the story's main character, Mathilde. Stop reading at the line that starts with “Loisel held her back”.

Write: 3 things you learned about characterization today. Closure - 3,2,1 Write: 3 things you learned about characterization today. 2 examples of Gerund phrases. 1 question you have regarding the lecture.