1. DO NOW: Jack and his mother live in comfort,
Journal 13
DO NOW:
Draw the elements of plot diagram. Place the
following major story events in their appropriate
spot on the plot diagram.
Jack and his mother live in comfort,
thanks to the golden eggs.
Jack’s mother sends him to town to trade their cow for food.
Jack climbs the beanstalk and discovers a
giant’s lair above the clouds.
Jack and his widowed mother live in poverty.
Jack chops down the beanstalk causing the giant to fall to his death.
Jack trades the cow for “magic” beans.
Jack steals the giant’s goose, which lays golden eggs, and flees.
Jack plants the beans and an enormous beanstalk grows.

2. Correct!

3. Sustained Silent Reading
Grab your book
Read for 15 minutes
Write a response letter to one of the characters in the novel. Your letter should discuss what is taking place in the text and what you think the character should or should not have done.

4. Elements of Plot Climax Rising Action Falling Action Exposition
Resolution

6. Why did M. Loisel expect his wife to be pleased to
receive the invitation from the Minister of Education?
Describe Mme Loisel's reaction on reading the
invitation.
Why had M. Loisel been saving 400 Francs?
Why was Mme Loisel anxious to hurry away from the ball?
What efforts were made to find Mme Forestier's necklace?
What was Mme Forestier's reaction when the
necklace was returned?

7. Reader’s Guide to Understanding
Plot Development
What is the conflict in this story? How does the writer present the problem between the protagonist and antagonist?
What do you learn in the exposition or introduction of the story?
What events are included in the rising action of the story?
What is the climax of the story?
What events are included in the falling action of the story?
How is the conflict resolved?
How does the writer use suspense in developing the plot of this story?