day 11 – helping verbs, narrative(plot)structure and passage packet groups
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Day 11 – Helping Verbs, Narrative(Plot)Structure and Passage Packet Groups
Objectives
Understand and identify the importance of helping verbs and their usage.
Analyze a work of fiction for the effects of narrative structure.
Identify the stages of plot; analyze plot development.
Homework:
Vocabulary flashcards
Warm Up – Helping VerbsCopy the sentences. Circle the subject, find the prepositional phrases, and [bracket] the verb phrases. Label the verbs as helping, linking, or action.
1.My wife is reading in the hammock under the tree.
2.The message can’t be altered.
3.Somewhere a party is being planned.
4.Shouldn’t I be a clown for Halloween?
***Now, write down as many of the 23 helping verbs as you can.***
Vocabulary
Clear your desk of everything except a pencil. You will have no more that 25 minutes to complete the
assessment. When you are finished please remain quiet and begin your
next vocabulary lesson. Make sure your name is on the assessment before you
turn it in. If you have separate setting you must take your pencil
and line up.
Group Practice – Close Reading Week 1
Get into groups of 4. I will assign groups the first time.
Assign one member of the group to get your reading packets from me.
Use your answer sheets to discuss the answers.
->Use your rationale in your discussions. You must have one written.
When you establish a group answer, write it in the group answer portion of the answer sheet.
Week 2 fiction close reading objectives
Helping Verbs
Get back into your groups and go over the answers to your verbs worksheet from Friday.
Complete the back side if you haven’t already done so.
Plot Structure
Plot Structure
Exposition Introduces all of the main
characters. Their goals and motivations Backstory
Introduces the setting of the story Where the story takes place
and the conditions the characters will endure.
Leads to the inciting incident
Inciting Incident
This is the first conflict that sets up further conflicts. It begins the “action” of the story. Takes place between the exposition and the rising
action. Can happen before the story begins
Lord of the Flies -> plane crash
Rising Action The protagonist must endure conflicts on the way to their
goal.
The characters are tested and must overcome obstacles.
Any training for the “Main Fight” occurs here.
Ex: Frodo making his way to the volcano with Sam.
Climax The turning point for the character.
The ultimate battle between protagonist and antagonist.
The emotional tension in the story is at its highest level
Falling Action
The emotional tension lessens. The fallout from the climax occurs. -> Frodo/Sam
escaping the Volcano Occurs right after the Climax. How has the climax affected the world around the
character? Ex: Katniss and Peeta are collected from the arena
and are sent on their Victory Tour.
Resolution / Denouement
Tying up loose ends. Any plot points that haven’t been addressed
are finalized. Everything is explained. Ex: Frodo finishing the book and taking the
boat with the elves.
Closure – 3 , 2, 1
Write 3 things you learned today on verb phrases or fiction.
Compose 2 questions you still have concerning verb phrases or fiction.
Choose a favorite vocab word and write 1 sentence using it.
Turn it in as you leave the room.