1. What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction literature? Try your best to describe what sets the two apart. Record your thoughts in a brief paragraph.

2. I will learn the elements of a narrative essay and define main/subordinate characters in my own words by taking notes, synthesizing my notes, and completing a practice activity.

3. Note Taking Format TERM Name Date Period NOTES MY TRANSLATION Literary Term (You will record your notes in this column)(You will record your translation in this column) Nonfiction

4. Term: Elements of Nonfiction Narrated by an author who is a real person. Presents facts, describes true-life experiences, or discusses ideas. Written for a specific audience. Address a clear purpose for writing. Audience and purpose influence the type of information a writer includes. The writer’s word choice and style creates a specific tone, or attitude towards the subject.

5. Term: Types of Nonfiction Narrative: describes real-life events. Some narrative nonfiction maybe reflective writing in which an author shares personal experiences or ideas. Expository: informs or explains. Persuasive: presents reasons and evidence to convince the read to act or think a certain way. Descriptive: uses sensory details to create mental images for the reader.

6. Translate the notes you just took on nonfiction into your own words. (2 Minutes)

7. Term: Narrative Essay A narrative essay is a short piece of nonfiction that tells a story about a real person or event. – relates a series of events, and has main and subordinate characters. – Interactions between characters help readers understand their motivations and goals.

8. Translate the notes you just took on narrative essays into your own words. (2 Minutes)

9. Term: Main vs. Subordinate (minor) characters Main character: Known as the protagonist and is the most important character in a story. – Often changes in an important way as a result of the story’s events. Subordinate character: a minor character or secondary character to the protagonist. – Adds depth and complication to the story

10. Translate the notes you just took on main vs. subordinate characters into your own words. (2 Minutes)

11. Term: Motivation A reason that explains why a character thinks, feels, acts, or behaves in a certain way. – Results from a combination of the character’s personality and the situation they must deal with.

12. Translate the notes you just took on motivation into your own words. (2 Minutes)

13. Practice Activity We will view a short animated film together. You will work with your table partner to identify the following: – Fiction/nonfiction characters – Main and subordinate characters – The character’s motivation for the particular behavior/action

14. Knick Knacks by Disney Pixar

15. Exit Reflection In your own words, define the elements of a narrative essay, motivation, and explain the difference between main and subordinate characters.