1. Elements of a Story Unit 1

2. All stories contain a number of elements (parts) in order for readers to understand and know what is happening throughout the story. Some of the key elements are: Plot Conflict (problem) Setting Theme Character Point of view

3. Character His/her physical appearance What he/she does or does not do What he/she says, thinks, feels and dreams What others say about him/her and how others react to him/her The author may reveal a character in several ways:

4. There are two types of key characters: Protagonist: the central figure of a story, and is often referred to as a story's main character. Antagonist: is the character of a story who works against the heroes and/or protagonists.

5. Protagonist or Antagonist?

6. Create an opinion paragraph Task: Write an opinion paragraph about your favourite hero. 1)Use your chart to determine your favourite hero. 2)Make a topic sentence (first sentence) of your paragraph. “My favourite hero is… 3)Select items from your chart as evidence to support your idea. 4)Edit your writing for spelling and clarity. 5)Submit to the teacher.

7. Character Unit 1

8. Review from yesterday’s class

9. What are 6 elements of a short story? Plot Theme Character Conflict Setting Point of view

10. Name 4 ways you get to know a character. His/her physical appearance What he/she does or does not do What he/she says, thinks, feels and dreams What others say about him/her and how others react to him/her

11. What are the 2 types of characters? Protagonist antagonist

12. What is a protagonist? What is an antagonist? Protagonist=hero, the main character who you want to see win Antagonist= villain, the character who works against the main character

13. Traits and Stereotyping We all have different traits that make up our personalities and appearance. Authors use traits to make us visualize and understand their characters. However, these traits can often lead to stereotyping. Ex. Blondes, athletes Consider the following examples?

14. Famous characters Decide the traits of each character and the possible stereotype.

15. The Big Bang Theory Characters

16. Homer Simpson

17. Snow White

18. Spiderman

19. Conflict Conflict- the struggle between two or more people or things, involving the main character (The WHY of the story)

20. Types of Conflict Internal Force:  Character versus himself (example: character feels regret or sorrow) External Force:  Character versus character (example: fist fight)  Character versus society (example: prejudice)  Character versus nature (example: flood)  Character versus beast/animal (example: shark attack)

21. What type of conflict is each example?

22. Individual Task Name two conflicts you have experienced and the type of conflict that each is. Type of ConflictWho or what was involved?

23. Setting Setting- The time and place of the story. Why is setting important? Where we live may influence our personality, values, attitudes How has your home influenced your personality, values or attitude? (Give 3 examples) -

24. Setting should appeal to the sense

25. Setting Sketch Listen to the passage carefully. Sketch the setting that is being described.

26. Read “Kath and Mouse” pg. 46 Pre-Reading 1.Do you think bullies live in fear? 2.Why do you think people become bullies? 3.Do you know someone who has been bullied? 4.What is foreshadowing? After Reading Answer the ‘Responding’ Questions on the bottom of page 51

27. Setting in “Kath and Mouse” Complete the setting graphic organizer Include as many details from the story as you can