“Rikki-tikki-tavi” Assignment

Use the 6 traits of writing (the first learning on this board) to complete the assignment.

Assigments

1. Make statements about the types of conflict in “Rikki-tikki-tavi” and be able to defend that position with information from the text. 2. Use paraphrase and quotation correctly. Also, support ideas with examples, definitions, analogies, and direct references to the text. 3. Make connections between literary text and personal experience or knowledge 4. Draw conclusions and make inferences on the basis of explicit and implied informationMake, confirm, and revise predictions 5. Complete the elements of plot chart below: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion.

ELEMENTS OF PLOT

ExpositionThe beginning of a work of literature that explains the basic conflict, names the most important characters, and identifies the setting

Rising ActionRising action is an escalation of the conflicts introduced in the exposition. The conflict is seen more often and the consequences of the conflict are often greater.

ClimaxClimax is the point in a piece of literature where things change as a result of the conflict, and they can never be the same again. It is often the most exciting part of the story.

Falling ActionFalling action occurs directly after the climax. Other characters in the piece of literature are often told what happened at the climax during the falling action.

ConclusionThe conclusion of a piece of literature ties up all the loose ends and often gives a hint about how things will continue after the end of the literary work.

6. Complete the conflict chart below. Remember that conflict means problems. CHARACTER VS. CHARACTER CONFLICT

CHARACTER VS. NATURE

CHARACTER VS. SOCIETY

CHARACTER VS. IDEA

CHARACTER VS. SELF

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