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Sept. 6 Agenda BW Plot/story arc overview Read Amelia Bedelia

Sept. 6 Agenda BW Plot/story arc overview Read Amelia Bedelia. BW: What, in your opinion, makes a good, interesting story? Write for 4-5 minutes about this. Use examples and explain how those examples apply to your definition of a “good” story. There is no right or wrong answer.

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Sept. 6 Agenda BW Plot/story arc overview Read Amelia Bedelia

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  1. Sept. 6 Agenda • BW • Plot/story arc overview • Read Amelia Bedelia BW: What, in your opinion, makes a good, interesting story? Write for 4-5 minutes about this. Use examples and explain how those examples apply to your definition of a “good” story. There is no right or wrong answer.

  2. Elements of analyzing fiction Plot, Setting, Characters, Theme, Point of View

  3. A story is like a sandwich

  4. The story arc/plotline

  5. Exposition • Setting and characters are established • Main conflict is introduced • Conflict: opposition of person or forces

  6. Rising Action • The main conflict is dealt with through action • The main character is aware there is a conflict and takes steps to battle crisis

  7. Climax • The high point/moment of greatest tension. May be physical, emotional or mental.

  8. Falling Action • Story begins to wind down • Results/consequences of decisions character has made

  9. Resolution • The end/dénouement. Conflicts resolved, loose ends tied up, happy or sad ending.

  10. The devil is in the details

  11. As we read story… • Trace story arc • Consider author’s decisions • Consider literary devices such as repetition

  12. Write your name on the tongue depressor and hand it to me

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