1. September 1, 2011 “Flowers for Algernon”
Take out ISN and Literature Book

2. Continue Literature Terms on page 2
Plot
The series of related events that make up a story

3. Plot elements
Exposition (Introduction): Beginning that sets up the story. It introduces the characters and the setting.
Setting- Where and when the story takes place.
Rising action- events that develop the problem or conflict and lead to the climax.
Climax: The height of the action, also called the turning point
Falling action- events that resolve the problem and lead to resolution.
Resolution- how the conflict was solved.

4. Climax
Rising Action
Falling Action
Rising Action
Resolution
Rising Action
Exposition

5. Rap?????
In your small group, highlight the literature terms and definitions we have covered so far
Practice your lines for a class rap!

6. “Flowers for Algernon” pg 45
Continue reading

7. Create Plot Sequence Flow Map in your ISN on page 4
Predicted Event
Predicted Event
Event
Event
Predicted Event

8. September 2, 2011 Do Now: Take out ISN Take out Literature Book
Trash Discussion…..

9. Warm up!
With your small group, discuss the three predictions you made about what will happen next in “Flowers for Algernon”
Each group add one event to the white board

10. Continuing “Flowers” pg. 51???

11. Double Bubble In your ISN on page 4, add a Double Bubble Map
How has Charlie changed from the operation? How has he stayed the same?
New Charlie
Old Charlie

12. Exit Ticket
Look back to your warm-up about popularity vs. intelligence
Have your opinions changed? Relate this to “Flowers”
Write a five sentence response on a half sheet of paper