1. “Funny in Farsi” Analyze a narrative Identify key narrative components
Identify & analyze aspects of culture presented in literature

2. Elements of Narrative DO NOW:
Read and annotate DIAGRAM OF PLOT STRUCTURE.
PLACE THE SHEET IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. TOMORROW WE WILL BE USING THIS IN CLASS!
Before Reading:
Answer this question in your notebook:
What makes a story interesting? What are some key elements in a story?
Talk with your elbow partner about narrative
During Reading: (Select a partner and read together, switching after each paragraph)
Annotate (# paragraphs) and answer the questions in the My Notes section.

3. After Reading: With your partner, fill out the graphic organizer on page 97 for Narrative Elements.

4. Exit Slip: In your notebook:
Timed Write on Page 97 – Brainstorm a list of incidents about American Culture Answer this question: In this excerpt, Firoozeh Dumas chooses specific incidents to make a point about American culture. What point does she make, and how do the incidents she chooses to include make that point?
Remember to include – USE THE TIQA method!!!
A topic sentence that answers the question
Textual evidence to support the opinion
Comment on the quote – make sure that the reader knows the importance of your textual evidence.