Day 15 : 9/26/17 - C Day: Elements of Plot & Freak the Mighty Ch 12 & 13

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'C' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Place your HW on your desk so I can check to see that it is done.
• Write tonight's homework down in your agenda
• Pick up a copy of "The Elements of Plot" and color code it. (See my example)

Homework: 

• Finish reading and annotating Ch 12 & 13 
• Complete the Cornell Notes - You must complete all sections of the Cornell Notes. 

Activity #1

Elements of Plot

Standards:
RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

Notes:
Cut the Elements of Plot Ladder (See Example)
Glue in the Plot Ladder ( See Example)

9/26                    The Elements of Plot

• The main events, or story sequence, in a literary work, book, movie, or play.

Exposition

• 1st part of the plot
• Characters, setting, & basic situations are revealed

Inciting Incident (Starting Event)

• The event that sets the story in motion- makes the rest of the story possible

Rising Action

• Main part of the story, moves the plot along. complications arise

Climax

• Most exciting part of the story for the protagonist
• The turning point

Falling Action

• Events that follow the climax that lead to a resolution
• Conflicts start to resolve

Resolution

• End of the story
• Conflicts are resolved
• Loose ends are tied up

Tomorrow we will use this information to see how Rodman Philbrick uses these elements of plot to craft the story, Freak the Mighty

Activity #2
Read Aloud
Freak the Mighty: Chapters 12 & 13

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text & Summarizing

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

1. Figurative Language
2. Characterization
3. Setting
4. Plot
5. Themes
6. Conflicts

Essential Question: What inferences can I make about the Characters & the important Plot events of Freak the Mighty?

Focus: What are the most important plot events?

Ch 12

• p. 73 How does Max feel about his father? What's your evidence?
• p. 76 Analyze the events on page 76 when Max's classmates are calling him Names. Is this an example of Bullying? How do the students' actions and words demonstrate intolerance?
• p. 77 What does Kevin mean by his response to his teacher's question, "You must be Kevin, is that right?"
• p. 78 What does Max's posture tell you about his thoughts?

Ch13

• p. 81 Evaluate: Why do you think Max doesn't talk in class?
• *Analyze Kevin's words about reading and writing on pg 82.*
• p. Do you think Max's plan to run away if they put him in the learning disabled class is a good one? Why or Why not?
• p. 86 How does the author build suspense on top of page 86?
• What conflicts have you identified for Max and Kevin?
  What evidence can you use to support your thinking?
• p. 86 How do you think Max feels when Kevin has his incident in the cafeteria. Support your thinking with evidence.
• p. 87 What action on page 87 contributes to the theme of trust and friendship? How?
• What conflicts have you identified for Max and Kevin?
  What evidence can you use to support your thinking?

RTI - C day

Read Aloud
Freak the Mighty: Chapters 12 & 13

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text & Summarizing

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

1. Figurative Language
2. Characterization
3. Setting
4. Plot
5. Themes
6. Conflicts