Add to your CATCH notes for "Big Boy" based on class discussion and the notes you took in class on narrative elements.  Try to go beyond the minimum requirements.  Make observations about where one stage of the plot ends and another begins.  Note areas of characterization, rising tension.

 

 

Complete Quick Write #2 in your notebook: Answer ONE of the following prompts to help prepare you for your personal narrative assignment.  Fill at least ¾ of a page.

• Write about a time you were in a difficult situation (such as trapped in the bathroom with someone else’s poop) & how you were able to get out of it
• Write about an experience in which you felt awkward or embarrassed (e.g., first day at school) and how you dealt with the discomfort.

 

 

Complete a "narrative breakdown" for a book/film/play of your choice by answering the following questions in your notebook.  Title this "Narrative Breakdown for ________" and make sure to write down the question and your response.

 

1.Who is the protagonist and why?  Who/What is the antagonist? 

2.When is the story set (time AND place)?

3.What type of conflict fits your story the most?  Explain.

4.What is the climax of your story (Hint: this is the moment when the protagonist makes a final attempt to fix the conflict and either succeeds or fails)?

5.How would you describe the story’s theme? (One sentence)

 

 

Bring your notebook to the next class.  By Monday/Tuesday, your notebook should have the following assignments in this order: Personal Reading History, QW #1 (What makes a good story?), QW #2, Narrative Breakdown.  You should also have notes from Thursday/Friday covering each of the six narrative elements.  A notebook check is coming up in the next two weeks so please be ready for it!

 

 

Study for retakes for your grammar test.  You can see me for your scores and can retake any failing grades this Friday (8/19), next Monday (8/22) and Thursday (8/25), or next next Tuesday (8/30) and Thursday (9/1).