1. Do Now How is the narrator’s point of view similar to “The Mixer”?
How is the narrator’s pov different?
Is the narrator reliable?

2. Internal vs. External Conflict
Comes from within the character.
Comes from an external source.

3. Theme A story’s message about life or human nature.
Usually not directly stated!
To find the theme, look at:
The Title
The Main Conflict and Lessons the Character Learns
Important Statements
Symbols

4. CCQ (Lines 99-End) (Groups A & B: 1-3; Groups C & D: 1-4)
Reread lines How does the external conflict (the narrator’s desire to capture the horse) cause an internal conflict in the narrator?
Reread lines How does the narrator feel as he begins to lead the horse through the town? How do his feelings change? Why?
Reread lines Using text evidence to support your answer, do you think the narrator feels capturing the horse has been worth it? Why or why not?
Reread lines What is the lesson our narrator learns from his experience with the Wonder Horse?

5. Writing
What are the similarities and differences between the types of conflict view in “The Mixer” and “The Wonder Horse”?
In 3-5 sentences: 
A: Define conflict and identify the external conflict in both stories.
B: Explain how the character’s respond to and overcome the conflict
C: Define internal conflict and identify examples in both texts.
D: Assess which story had stronger examples of external and internal conflict.

6. Language Vocab Strategy: Interpret figures of speech (page 221)
A: Read and define figures of speech
B: Copy chart showing examples of simile, metaphor, and personification
C: Practice and apply #1-2
D: Review short story – identify opportunities to use simile, metaphor, and personification. Add a combination of minimum 5 to your story.

7. Project Continue your short story. Remember: At least 4 paragraphs!
Including description of the setting!
Must have a plot (setting, conflict, climax, characters).
1st person narrator (could be a person, animal, object, etc.)