Day 44 Exposition in The interlopers, Intro to Phrases, and Vocabulary 4

Understand how setting plays a role in fiction. Objectives Understand how setting plays a role in fiction. Introduce and identify phrases. Homework Finish Chapters 1-4 in LotF Close reading objectives quiz Thursday Vocabulary lesson 4 flashcards

AGENDA WARM UP VOCABULARY LESSON 4 INTRO TO PHRASES/VERBALS EXPOSITION IN THE INTERLOPERS CLOSURE

What do you think it means to be civil/civilized/in a civilization? WARM UP What do you think it means to be civil/civilized/in a civilization?

Lord of the Flies notes You should read approximately 10 pages a night to keep up. You will be allowed to use your book on the quiz to jog your memory. Thursday’s quiz will be comprehension based. On Thursday and Friday you will work in your groups to complete the close reading objectives. After the discussion on Friday you will have a quiz in which you will analyze your interpretation on the literary elements.

November 10... Chapters 5-8 November 17... Chapter 9-12 Pacing Guide: For each reading, you will complete the reading by the date due. You will come to class on Thursday prepared to work in your group to complete the close reading objectives. After the discussion on Friday you will have a quiz in which you will analyze your interpretation on the literary elements.

Get a highlighter out to mark the synonyms/antonyms *Quiz in 2 weeks Vocabulary lesson 4 Get a highlighter out to mark the synonyms/antonyms *Quiz in 2 weeks

Verbal Phrases Wahoo!

Overview of Phrases then notes on Verbal phrases

A participle is a verb form that is used as an adjective. I’m having an identity crisis. Verb

Examples: The rapidly developing storm kept small boats in port. The pleased student smiled at the teacher.

Present Participles Present participles are formed by adding –ing to the plain form of the verb. Example: The laughing student grinned like a Cheshire cat.

Past Participles Past participles are formed by adding either –ed, -d-, -t, -en, or –n to the plain form of the verb. Others may be formed as irregular verbs. Ellie, my dachshund, had a bewildered look on her face when the water from the nozzle in her bathtub suddenly turned cold.

Gerunds Jog jogging A gerund is a verb form used as a noun. The gerund can be formed by adding –ing to the present tense of the verb: Jog jogging Jogging at night without reflective gear can be dangerous.

**Remember: A participle is a verb form that Gerunds can be used as: A subject: Jogging is a popular form of exercise. A direct object: My sister enjoys jogging. Enjoys what? jogging An object of the preposition: These shoes are made for jogging. participle jogging shoes **Remember: A participle is a verb form that describes a noun.**

Infinitive: An infinitive is a verbal that appears after the word to. The “to” before the verb is called “The sign of the infinitive.” to run to see to hear TO

The word “to” is a preposition when it is followed by a noun or pronoun that is its object. I need a ride to the game. We went to Jeff’s party. prepositions

Verbals and Verbal Phrases A VERBAL is a word that is formed from a verb but is used as a noun, an adjective or an adverb. There are 3 types of verbals The participle The gerund The infinitive

The Participle A participle is a verb form that can be used as an adjective. 1. Present participles end in –ing Ex) The smiling child waved. Smiling, a form of the verb smile, modifies the noun child. Ex) The horses trotting past were not frightened by the crowd. Trotting, a form of the verb trot, modifies the noun horses.

2. Most past participles end in –d or –ed 2. Most past participles end in –d or –ed. Some past participles are irregularly formed.

Examples Ex.) The police officers searched the abandoned warehouse. Abandoned, a form of the verb abandon, modifies the noun, warehouse. Ex.) This plate, bought at a flea market, is a valuable antique. Ex.) Chosen for her leadership abilities, Dawn was an effective team captain.

*One last Tip: Do not confuse a participle used as an adjective with a participle used as part of a verb phrase. ADJECTIVE: Planning their trip, the class learned how to read a road map. VERB PHRASE: While they were planning their trip, the class learned how to read a road map.

On your own… Take a participial worksheet and complete at your desk. You may use your notes but everyone needs to be silent. Do not help your neighbor with their worksheet. If you have any questions, refer to your notes first. Attempt each question.

Speaking of Fiction…

Plot Structure

Exposition Introduces all of the main characters. Their goals and motivations Backstory Introduces the setting of the story Where the story takes place and the conditions the characters will endure. Leads to the inciting incident

Inciting Incident This is the first conflict that sets up further conflicts. It begins the “action” of the story. Takes place between the exposition and the rising action. Can happen before the story begins Lord of the Flies -> plane crash

Rising Action Ex: Frodo making his way to the volcano with Sam. The protagonist must endure conflicts on the way to their goal. The characters are tested and must overcome obstacles. Any training for the “Main Fight” occurs here. Ex: Frodo making his way to the volcano with Sam.

Climax The turning point for the character. The ultimate battle between protagonist and antagonist. The emotional tension in the story is at its highest level

Falling Action The emotional tension lessens. The fallout from the climax occurs. -> Frodo/Sam escaping the Volcano Occurs right after the Climax. How has the climax affected the world around the character? Ex: Katniss and Peeta are collected from the arena and are sent on their Victory Tour.

Resolution / Denouement Tying up loose ends. Any plot points that haven’t been addressed are finalized. Everything is explained. Ex: Frodo finishing the book and taking the boat with the elves.

On Your Own -> Plot Structure Read “The Interlopers” and follow the annotation guidelines. Separate the story based on the stages of plot development. Note conflict. Annotate foreshadowing and suspense techniques.

Exposition Chart Now that you have read the story, log onto Google classroom and fill out the exposition chart for the story. Make sure you submit the end product and press “Turn In”.

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