1. I can analyze a short story using the elements of plot I can demonstrate understanding of how an author develops suspense through foreshadowing, allusion, and rising action. I can demonstrate the understanding of an author’s text structure by placing events in chronological order and applying them to a timeline. I can identify literary elements used in the story and give examples.

2. Today is August 21, 2014. Respond thoughtfully to the following prompt in paragraph format. Prompt: Have you ever been tricked into doing something you later regretted? Explain. Writer’s Notebook

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DocXC-kobmU While watching the video, make notes of similarities and differences in the story. Video

4. With a partner, complete the comprehension questions. I can demonstrate understanding of how an author develops suspense through foreshadowing, allusion, and rising action. Comprehension Questions

5. Create a timeline for the events from the story. Make sure that they are in time order not story order. I can demonstrate the understanding of an author’s text structure by placing events in chronological order and applying them to a timeline. Timeline

6. . Complete the Elements of Plot handout. Add one example of each literary term listed below from the story. Be sure to use textual evidence. Setting Antagonist Protagonist Theme Foreshadowing Irony Imagery Literary Elements

7. Choose one vocabulary word from yesterday and write an original sentence that uses context clues to help the reader determine the meaning of the word. Exit Slip