1. Jack Finney

3.  Cause-the reason something happens  Effect-the result of some event or action  Mood-the atmosphere created by the author  Plot-introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion  Sequence- order of the plot  In this case- Chronological order

4.  Where and when does this story take place?

5.  Internal – What decisions must the character make?  Self  External – What outside forces affect the character’s decisions?  Man  Nature  Society

6.  Elements of plot which heighten tension

7.  Read the story  Make note of the setting changes  Be able to recite the basic plot elements  Know at least one example of internal and external conflict that the protagonist encounters  Know one example of cause/effect You can but do not have to write this down. We will discuss these items in class. After you finish, write a one paragraph reaction to the story due in class tomorrow.