1. The Interlopers How do readers analyze how a specific point of view contributes to the theme or message in a story? How do readers analyze character motivation? How does it advance the theme and plot? How does an author’s style contribute to the theme or message? How do speakers participate effectively in collaborative discussion?

2. Directions Look at political cartoon What is happening in the picture? What is the cartoon about? How do you know?

7. Interloper a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.

8. Point of View http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOjCbL60SRE First Person – Narrator is the character in the story (I, we) Third Person Limited – story is being told by an outside observer (he, she, they) Third Person Omniscient – narrator does not participate in the action of the story. Thoughts of every character is open. All knowing.

9. Why is Point of View Important? Manipulates the story Perspective Reliable or not? – From what point of view is it being told? Is the narrator reliable?

10. Author’s Style

11. What is Author’s Style/Techniques? Word choice Dialogue Tone Mood Sensory language Irony

13. Directions Do a Frayer Model on the Author’s style/Technique that your group number is assigned. Every person’s name must be on the frayer model that you have created. Be ready to teach the class your word. You may use dictionary resources to assist you.

14. Before you read… What feuds or rivalries do you know? List them. Based on the definition of interlopers, what do you think this story will be about? Think back to the political cartoons. Based on their message, what do you think the story is about? Make your prediction now!!!!!!!!!! https://honorsenglishi.wikispaces.com/The+Interlopers