“Searching for Summer” by Joan Aiken Plot, Setting, Mood Pgs 64-77

Objectives Analyze SETTING and its influence on MOOD and THEME Analyze narrative techniques, including foreshadowing, irony, and suspense Cite evidence to make inferences

Text Delineation Identify and analyze the following: Use specific diction and quotations for evidence Setting pg 66 Color imagery Diction What mood is created in the exposition?

Discuss Theme & Relevance Writing Prompt: How do setting and mood contribute to the writer’s theme? Is this a story of hope or despair? Discuss the concept of what is “magical.” What big idea is at work? What is the warning? Do we live in a fairy tale or dystopian world?

Intro Paragraph Begin with the TAG- “Title,” author, genre Give a brief plot summary (2-3 sentences) setting/character/conflict Identify and explain the 2 settings and mood Thesis: Explain the theme of the story. +5 sentences/no 1st POV/No quotes!

Body Paragraph Analyze one setting and mood Use +2 quotations Begin with a topic sentence-use the words setting and mood Describe this setting and its mood THEN state a quotation and explain symbolism. Do this twice. Explain the significance of this setting.