Mr. Kochis 7 th Grade Reading 9/25/17 Day 4 and 9/26/17 Day 5 Early Dismissal Due to Weather 9/27/17 Day 1 STEAM Field Trip Unit 1 Vocabulary Worksheets Due 9/28/17 Unit 1 Vocabulary Test 9/28/17 Editorial Cartoon Project Due 10/17/17
Mr. Kochis 7 th Grade Reading 9/28/17 Day 2 ATB: What s Going On in This Picture? Type 1: After looking closely at the image above, answer the three questions below in one paragraph. https://nyti.ms/2jy7nlt 1. What is going on in this picture? 2. What do you see that makes you say that? 3. What more can you find? Activities: 1. Unit 1 Vocabulary Picture Kahoot Test Friday 9/29 2. Plot Elements and Story Structure Obj. 1. Describe the pattern that most stories follow. 2. Draw a story pyramid diagram and label the key components.
Name Date Plot Elements Conflict, Climax & Conclusion Learn more about this topic! Each section gives more detail on one of the lyrics from the song. Read each section, and then respond by answering the question or taking notes on key ideas. 1. The very beginning of a story is called the introduction. It s where we learn about the characters, setting and any important background information. Often called the exposition, this is the part of the story where we are introduced to the main conflict, or main problem. 2. Every story has some kind of conflict without it, you have no plot! The conflict is a struggle or problem that characters must face. The conflict usually takes place during all three phases rising action, climax and falling action. 3. There are four main types of conflict. Many stories will have more than one type of conflict. 1. Character vs. character: It's the most common type of conflict in a story. This is any kind of struggle between two or more people. 2. Character vs. nature: This is when a character must overcome some natural obstacle or condition. 3. Character vs. society: A struggle against society occurs when a character is at odds with a particular social force or condition produced by society, such as poverty, political revolution, a social convention or set of values. 4. Characters vs. themselves: Within a character, parts of his or her personality may struggle for dominance. This conflict is usually about making a choice.
4. Rising action is the middle of the story, when the main character faces problems and may attempt to find solutions. During this phase of the story, there's a building of interest or suspense, and the reader wonders, What's going to happen next? 5. The climax is the story s turning point. During the climax, the main character often faces a final challenge or conflict. It might lead the character or their situation to change in some way. 6. Falling action occurs towards the end of the story, when the tension decreases. Often during the falling action phase, conflicts may be resolved and everything in the story begins to settle down. 7. The conclusion is how the story ends. The conflict has been resolved or ended, and loose ends of the story are wrapped up. The conclusion is also called "denouement" or "resolution."
9/17/13 What is Story Structure? Story Structure Parts of a Story Most stories follow a pattern We will study the most common pattern This is a way of identifying the parts of a story Climax E Rising Action Falling Action D. F. Inciting Incident Story Structure Moment of Final Suspense C. A. G. Exposition Resolution B. H. Story Structure Exposition Inciting Incident Rising Action Climax Falling Action Moment of Final Suspense Resolution Exposition Events before plot is set in motion -Characters and setting introduced -Exposition ends when the conflict begins 1
9/17/13 Inciting Incident When conflict is introduced -Inciting incident sets the plot in motion Rising Action Event leading up to the climax. -After the inciting incident and before the climax Climax The turning point of the story. Many climaxes have the main character! learn a lesson Change New conflict can be addressed Falling Action Things that happen after the climax. -Events leading to the resolution Moment of Final Suspense Main character is tested one last time. -Not every story has this -Maybe the most exciting moment Resolution Event after the conflict is resolved -How the story ends. 2
9/17/13 Tips for Identifying Identify the climax. Climax is not always the most exciting part of the story. Watch for shift in mood. 3
Mr. Kochis 7 th Grade Reading 9/29/17 - Day 3 ATB: Word of the Day opy the definition of the word below and answer the multiple choice question. dais \ ˈdā-əs \ noun : a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it A judge rose to the dais and, before administering the oath, gave a homily about the rights and responsibilities that awaited citizens. Source: The New Yorker In this sentence, dais means: A. trial B. occasion C. promise D. podium https://nyti.ms/2ysn77s Activities: 1. Review Plot Diagram and Plot Elements 2. Unit 1 Vocabulary Test 3. Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Plot Diagram See worksheet below Obj. 1. Analyze a short story with a plot diagram. 2. Explain the order of a story on a plot diagram.
Seventh Grade Plot Diagram- Read the bulleted items below and identify where each element would fit on a Plot Diagram. (Exposition, Inciting Incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action or Resolution) Teresa asks if Victor will tutor her Victor scowls Victor thinks that he will really like 7 th Grade Teresa is impressed that he knows French and Mr. Bueller chooses not to say anything when he realizes he doesn t know French Victor pretends to speak French Victor stays after class to talk to Teresa. Junior High School Victor wants Teresa to be his girlfriend, but he doesn t know how to impress her. Victor, Teresa and Mr. Bueller Fresno, CA Victor goes to the library for French books Victor tries to be in Teresa s French Class Present Day