Wednesday - August 10, 2016
Standard(s): ELAGSE7RL3: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact
(e.g., how settings shape the characters or plot).
Essential Question: How can I identify the various elements of narrative plot structure?
How do the elements of narrative plot structure interact to shape meaning in a narrative?
Warm-up: How do you think the climax of a story can impact a character? How do you think the climax of the Lion King affected Simba’s character?
Work Session:
-In groups determined by the story they select, students will choose from one of three Grimm’s Brother’s fairy tales and analyze the narrative plot structure.
-After identifying the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, students will explain to the class how they were able to identify each.
Closing: Ask one or two students to share something they learned about how parts of a narrative interact to form meaning in a story.
Homework: Continue working on summer reading. Due August 19th. Study the five basic elements of narrative plot structure. There will be a quiz on Thursday.
Standard(s): ELAGSE7RL3: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact
(e.g., how settings shape the characters or plot).
Essential Question: How can I identify the various elements of narrative plot structure?
How do the elements of narrative plot structure interact to shape meaning in a narrative?
Warm-up: How do you think the climax of a story can impact a character? How do you think the climax of the Lion King affected Simba’s character?
Work Session:
-In groups determined by the story they select, students will choose from one of three Grimm’s Brother’s fairy tales and analyze the narrative plot structure.
-After identifying the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, students will explain to the class how they were able to identify each.
Closing: Ask one or two students to share something they learned about how parts of a narrative interact to form meaning in a story.
Homework: Continue working on summer reading. Due August 19th. Study the five basic elements of narrative plot structure. There will be a quiz on Thursday.