MEMORIZATION
LIT NOTES
Plot - a general pattern of events that takes place in the narrative and the resolution of the conflict between the protagonist and antagonist (Turco).
EQ: How does a writer use the PLOT to reveal a THEME?
SHORT STORY #2: Fish Cheeks
*Discuss: Agree, Disagree, or Somewhere in the Middle?
Part A: Use the bold words from the notes above to write an explanation of the PLOT of Fishcheeks.
Part B: Answer the "Questions on Writing Strategy" section from the text.
- Beatitudes Quiz!
- When you finish, record the notes below in your journal section.
Plot - a general pattern of events that takes place in the narrative and the resolution of the conflict between the protagonist and antagonist (Turco).
- Beginning
- exposition
- complication or inciting incident (the antagonist presents an obstacle to the protagonist)
- rising action which features
- crisis points
- Middle
- climax or ultimate crisis
- there may be a black moment (darkest point of the climax)
- the protagonist may experience an epiphany, sudden realization, clarification, or anagnorisis
- End
- falling action, denouement
- resolution
- open ending
- closed ending
EQ: How does a writer use the PLOT to reveal a THEME?
SHORT STORY #2: Fish Cheeks
*Discuss: Agree, Disagree, or Somewhere in the Middle?
- My parents generally give me wise advice.
- I like having friends over for dinner with my family.
- My parents are embarrassing.
- My parents have had a deep influence on who I am today.
- I can remember a time when I tried to change myself to fit in.
Part A: Use the bold words from the notes above to write an explanation of the PLOT of Fishcheeks.
Part B: Answer the "Questions on Writing Strategy" section from the text.
HW: Finish Journal 26, The Power of One (Make sure it is the young reader's condensed edition ISBN# 0-385-73254-6
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