Note Taking Format TERM NOTES MY TRANSLATION Title of Notes Name Date Period NOTES MY TRANSLATION Literary Term (You will record your notes in this column) (You will leave this section blank; it will be filled in during our class time together) Title of Notes

Term: Narrative Essay A narrative essay is a short piece of nonfiction that tells a story about a real person or event. relates a series of events, and has main and subordinate characters. Interactions between characters help readers understand their motivations and goals.

Term: Main vs. Subordinate (minor) characters Main character: Known as the protagonist and is the most important character in a story. Often changes in an important way as a result of the story’s events. Subordinate character: a minor character or secondary character to the protagonist. Adds depth and complication to the story

Term: Motivation A reason that explains why a character thinks, feels, acts, or behaves in a certain way. Results from a combination of the character’s personality and the situation they must deal with.