U1- Elements of Fiction & The Road
Elements of Fiction
Fiction Shorts
Point of View & "The Most Dangerous Game"*pgs. 11-12 in ISN*
Point of view is the angle or perspective from which a story is told. POV has a significant impact on our (the readers) understanding of the story. It determines how much we are able to know at any given moment with regard to what is taking place in the narrative.
1st person (I)- The narrator is a character in the story and tells the story through his or her eyes. 3rd-person limited (he or she)- the narrator is outside of the story and relays the thoughts, feelings, motivations, and experiences of one character. 3rd-person omniscient (they)- the narrator knows all and sees all; can go in and out of all the characters. |
Conflict & "The Lady, or the tiger?"
*pg. 13 in ISN*
Conflict is the struggle between two opposing forces.
There are two types of conflict: Internal- a conflict between a character and his/herself (in thoughts, emotions, etc.) External- a conflict between a character and an outside force (like another character, nature, the society in which he/she lives, etc.) |
Irony & "The Necklace"*pgs. 14-15 in ISN*
Defining Irony Activity |
Setting & "There Will Come Soft Rains"*pgs. 18-19 in ISN*
the time and location that a story takes place
How does setting contribute to a story? Look at the following:
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Plot & "All Summer in a Day"*pgs. 20-21 in ISN*
the basic sequence of events in a story or text
Stages of Plot 1. EXPOSITION- meet the characters, learn about the setting, conflict is introduced. 2. RISING ACTION- conflict(s) develop, suspense builds 3. CLIMAX- turning point, character faces conflict, the action reaches its highest point 4. FALLING ACTION- conflict is being solved, loose ends are tied up 5. RESOLUTION- ending, conflict is resolved |
Theme & "Harrison Bergeron"*pgs. 22-23 in ISN*
Theme is the moral, message, or lesson the author wants you to learn from the story
The theme is usually unsaid by the author, but we can infer it from the text. Questions to help you uncover the theme: What did the character learn? How did the characters grow or change? What message is the author trying to send? What important part of life is this story about? Common Themes- Love, Forgiveness, Family, Hard Work, Acceptance, Being Yourself, Culture/Tradition, Teamwork, Honesty, Equality, Hope, Friendship, Kindness, Respect, Compassion, Overcoming Challenges, Responsibility |
Dystopia & The Road
Activities for The Road are located on the following pages in your ISN:
Dystopia Lecture Notes- pgs. 16-17
The Road Text Response Questions, Daily Activities for Reading and Journaling- pgs. 24-36
Dystopia Lecture Notes- pgs. 16-17
The Road Text Response Questions, Daily Activities for Reading and Journaling- pgs. 24-36
Survival Activity
The Road Film Trailer
Science Connection- Life after People
*Film Study handout is located on pgs. 37-39 of your ISN*