Outline: The Highwayman I. Literary Analysis A. Suspense B. Review: Character’s Feelings II. Reading Strategy A. Making Predictions B. Review 1. Cause/Effect 2. Compare/Contrast III. Vocabulary A. Compound Nouns IV. Grammar: Mechanics A. Hyphens; Dashes B. Commas V. Writing A. Thesis Statements

LOL I will identify elements of suspense and analyze the events that build suspense and the effect on the plot.

What is suspense? Suspense the element that creates questions in the reader’s mind causing anxiety about what will happen next.

How do authors create suspense? Authors create suspense through : Delaying the answer to a question to create anxiety in the reader Use of Literary Devices The pace of the story

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What literary devices do authors use? Literary elements used: mood/atmosphere Onomatopoeia Repetition Characterization Imagery Pace Dramatic irony

What is mood? Mood The atmosphere or feeling of the story that the author creates for the reader. Ex: gloomy, optimistic, romantic, humorous, etc..

What is onomatopoeia? Onomatopoeia: Use of words that imitate sounds Ex: creak, whoosh, hiss, grr, buzz, beep, shriek, etc..

What is repetition? Repetition: Repeating a line or word for emphasis (make a point). Ex: “It was open –wide, --wide open –and I grew furious as I gazed upon it.”

What is characterization? The way an author creates a character. Physical description What he/she says What he/she does Others’ reactions, etc.

What is imagery? IMAGERY: Pictures in the readers mind created by the author by appealing to the 5 senses. Ex: The eerie silence was shattered by her screams

What is pace? PACE: The speed at which the events in the story are happening (slowly or quickly?)

What is dramatic irony? DRAMATIC IRONY: The audience knows more than the characters.

Does the author leave the audience with unanswered question? Often the author leaves the reader with unanswered questions. Wanting to know the answer creates suspense. Such as: Who , what , when why where, or how.

How do authors create suspense? Summary How do authors create suspense? 6 literary elements: mood, onomatopoeia, repetition, imagery, characterization, and dramatic irony Delay the answer to a question The pace of the story

Notes: Identifying Cause/Effect

LO I will be able to identify cause and effect text structures, and with a partner chart the cause and effect events in a story or passage.

What is cause/effect? Cause /effect is what happens and why it happens

What is cause? The cause is the reason something happens.

What is effect? The effect is the result, or what happens because of the cause.

Notes: Making Predictions (use from the monkey’s paw)

Rules for Commas

Read the two sentences below. 1. Oh we’re having a party and Tommy Lee and Glen are coming. (without commas) 2. Oh, we’re having a party, and Tommy, Lee, and Glen are coming. (with commas) Without the commas the first sentence is awkward to read and difficult to understand, but the second sentence with the commas is easier to read and understand.

LOL I will be able to identify the rules for commas and apply those rules to my writing.

How are commas used in sentences? Use commas to: 1. show a pause or 2. show separations between words or 3. show separation between word groups in a sentence or 4. used to make meanings clear

What are the rules for commas? There are six rules for commas.

What is Rule 1? Rule 1: Use commas to separate items in a series. *Note: Use 2 commas to separate 3 items in a series. Use 3 commas to separate 4 items in a series.

Ex: Jan, Dot, Steve, and Cory went to the party. I’ve called the guests, bought the food, and warned the neighbors. I think this will be a loud, enjoyable, and exciting experience

What is Rule 2? Rule 2: Use a comma after introductory words or phrases. Ex: By the way, can you bring plates? Oh, I’m sure we have some in the kitchen.

What is Rule 3? Rule 3: Use commas to set of nouns in a direct address. Ex: Sam, will you come to the party? I’d love to, Taylor. Remember, students, to do your homework.

Rule 4: Use commas to set off interrupting words and appositives. What is Rule 4? Rule 4: Use commas to set off interrupting words and appositives. Ex: We’ve borrowed chairs from Mr. Wilson, our next-door neighbor. (appositive) Rosa, of course, will bring her folding chairs. (interrupting words)

What is Rule 5? Rule 5: Use a comma after a dependent clause that begins a sentence. Do not use a comma before a dependent clause that follows an independent clause.

Notes: Vocabulary

L.O. After reading a passage or selection, I will be able to identify new vocabulary and determine its meaning and usage in context.

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