3/5 English II Agenda TSW develop an essay analyzing the growth of the character of Hiram, from Mississippi Trial, 1955, by utilizing direct references to support their arguments. Focus: Combine the sentences in each set into one clear sentence. Add a transitional words or phrases: 1. Retirement should be the reward for a lifetime of work. 2. It is widely viewed as a sort of punishment. 3. It is a punishment for growing old. Activities: 1. Individuals: Work on Mississippi Trial, 1955 character analysis essay. Closing: Independent reading time.

Retirement should be the reward for a lifetime of work and not be viewed as a sort of punishment for growing old.

3/26 English II Agenda TSW develop an essay analyzing the growth of the character of Hiram, from Mississippi Trial, 1955, by utilizing direct references to support their arguments. Focus: Independent Reading Activities: 1. Individuals: Work on Mississippi Trial, 1955 character analysis essay. Closing: Independent reading time.

3/7 English II Agenda

3/8 English II Agenda TSW define and identify examples of the elements of plot, foreshadowing, and characterization. Focus: In a brief paragraph summarize the plot of your favorite book, tv episode, or movie. Activities: 1. Class: Review Note of Plot and Characterization – discuss. Closing: Independent reading time.

A series of related events in a story. The Story Line. Plot: A series of related events in a story. The Story Line.

The Six Elements Exposition (Background) Conflict Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

Exposition Gives the reader the necessary background they need to understand the story. Introduces the characters and setting.

Conflict The driving force, or catalyst, of the story. Must be overcome by the main character (protagonist). 2 major categories.

Internal & External Internal Conflict – Inside forces or The Mind Man Vs. Self: a character struggle with their own conscious or system of beliefs. External Conflict – Outside forces Man vs. Man: One character the protagonist vs. another (an antagonist) Man vs. Nature: Fighting and animal or the elements (storms, earthquake, etc.) Man vs. Society: Clashing with an institution (church, school, etc.) or societal belief.

Rising Action The protagonist must attempt to overcome the conflict or conflicts. The antagonists will serve an obstacle in their path.

Climax The point of highest drama or the turning point of the story. The protagonist can not turn back.

Falling Action The events that lead up to the resolution of the conflict. These are usually events that are beyond the characters control.

Resolution The conflict is resolved for better or worse. Resolutions do not always have to be happy or positive.

Foreshadowing The author leaves subtle clues as to what will happen at a later point in the story. These are not usually evident your first time through the story. The reader has to do some detective work to put the clues together.

3/9 English II Agenda TSW develop an essay analyzing the growth of the character of Hiram, from Mississippi Trial, 1955, by utilizing direct references to support their arguments. Focus: Combine the sentences in each set into one clear sentence. Add a transitional words or phrases: 1. There are differences in math performance between boys and girls. 2. These differences cannot be attributed simply to differences in innate ability. 3. If one were to ask the children themselves, they would probably disagree. Activities: 1. Individuals: Complete Mississippi Trial, 1955 character analysis essay. Closing: Independent reading time.

There are differences in math performance between boys and girls that cannot be attributed simply to differences in innate ability, but if one were to ask the children themselves, they would probably disagree.