1. 1. Bell Ringer: Independent Reading 2. Plot Analysis: Pixar
Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
1. Bell Ringer: Independent Reading
2. Plot Analysis: Pixar
3. Lit Terms
4. Text Analysis: The Stolen Party
 Bell Ringer: Independent Reading – 15 minutes​
Interactive Bookmark:
Purpose for reading: Analyze plot elements including conflict and characterization
Due Friday.
You will need:
Homework: USA TestPrep Due Friday. Complete Stolen Party Questions.

2. Plot Analysis In your journal, complete a plot diagram for each.
Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
Plot Analysis
In your journal, complete a plot diagram for each.
Dug's Special Mission

3. falling action Learning Target:
Today I am learning the elements of plot.
falling action

4. Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
First Person
The story is narrated from the main character’s point of view

5. Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
Second Person
The story is told directly to the reader, similar to a lecture

6. Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
3rd person
The story is narrated by an individual who is not a character in the story.

7. Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
protagonist
The main character that the audience is meant to identify with

8. Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
antagonist
A person who actively opposes or is hostile to the main character

9. Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
dynamic
A character undergoes an important inner change in personality or attitude

10. static A character who does not change throughout the story
Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
static
A character who does not change throughout the story

11. Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
round
A character that is described in details; typically a main character.

12. Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
flat
A character that lacks details about their personality; typically a secondary character.

13. Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
External conflict
A struggle between a character and an outside force, which drives the dramatic action of the plot

14. Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
Internal conflict
A psychological struggle within the mind of the character, which drives the dramatic action of the plot

15. Text Analysis Page 118: The Stolen Party First Read:
Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
Text Analysis
Page 118: The Stolen Party
First Read:
Underline and annotate examples of imagery, characterization, and conflict.
Circle unknown words and phrases.
Answer questions 2,3,5,8

16. Exit Ticket Begin thinking about writing your own short story.
Learning Target:
I can identify and analyze figurative and literal language.
Exit Ticket
Begin thinking about writing your own short story.
Make a list of 3 of each of the following:
Genres (horror, mystery, realistic fiction, romantic comedy, humor, science fiction, fantasy, etc.)
Protagonists
Settings
Conflicts
NEXT: MAKE TWO COMBINATIONS
Homework: USA TestPrep Due Friday. Complete Stolen Party Questions.