September 1, 2011 “Flowers for Algernon” Take out ISN and Literature Book

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 Falling Action Rising Action Resolution Rising 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

Continuing “Flowers” pg. 51???

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