1. Warm-up 09/24/12
1.) What are the conjunctions? List them. 2.) Write two sentences using dialogue and punctuate it correctly. 3.) Write two sentences using semicolons and punctuate them correctly. 4.) Write two sentences using commas and conjunctions and punctuate them correctly.

2. Plot structure, characterization (direct and indirect)
Short Stories
Plot structure, characterization (direct and indirect)

3. Fictional Elements
PLOT: the series of related events that make up a story.
INTRODUCTION: tells the main characters & the setting.
CONFLICT: the problem in the story
Internal: struggles inside
External: struggles outside
RISING ACTION: the events leading up to the climax
CLIMAX: the turning point; most suspenseful part
FALLING ACTION: the events leading to the resolution
RESOLUTION: the story is resolved

4. Characterization
Direct: The author tells you what the character is like.
Ex: Anne was energetic and social.
Indirect: The author shows you what the character is like through their thoughts, feelings, actions, etc.
Ex: Anne’s father was nervous about her ability to keep quiet during the day, so he got her a diary.

5. How do we get to know the character?
Character’s speech
How he or she talks, the things he or she says
Character’s appearance
What is he or she wearing?
Look tired? Old? Stressed? Serious? Goofy?
Character’s private thoughts
What does he/she think when no one else is listening?
Character’s relationships
Does he/she annoy others? Have many friends?
Character’s actions
What does the character do? Generous actions? Selfish?

6. Direct or Indirect? He stole the car without thinking about it.
Lisa helped the old lady cross the street.
Christina is a shy girl with dark hair.
David has a tall, athletic build and is good at basketball.
She always says, “Life is what you make of it.”
Bruce complains, “I don’t want to get up!”
My friend is really generous; she’ll help anyone who asks.

7. Guided Practice Read and annotate “Thank You, Ma’am”
Annotate: examples of direct and indirect characterization of the woman and young boy.
Complete the plot diagram and SWBS chart for it.

8. Plot Structure: Thank You Ma’am

9. SWBS Chart: Thank You Ma’am
SOMEBODY
WANTED
BUT SO

10. In Pairs Choose a story you both know.
Complete the story diagram and SWBS chart for it.
Write down examples of characterization (for the main character) on the left, and tell me what this says about your character on the right.