02/02 Setting

03/15 Events

Objective

I will be able to describe the events of a story using 3 different methods.

C.H.A.M.P.S.

• C - 0 - unless called upon

• H - raise hand

• A - notes, quiz

• M - at desk

• P - answering questions, taking notes

• S - 80% or higher on the Study Island quiz

Expectations

Pay Attention

Take Notes

Raise your hand to speak

Respond when called on

Do your best on the questions

Plot

The plot is what happens in a story. It is also the order in which the author puts the events in a story.

Multiple Choice

What is the plot of a story?

• A person in the story

• What happens in the story

• Where the story takes place

• What the main character looks like

A problem

All stories have a problem. A problem is a struggle a character has to work through or solve. It is what makes the story interesting.

Multiple Choice

What is a problem?

• What happens in a story

• Who the story is about

• An obstacle a character has to work through

• Where the story takes place

The Solution

The solution is how a character solves or fixes the problem. When the character finds the solution to his or her problem, the story usually ends.

Multiple Choice

What is the solution to a problem?

• How the character works through their obstacle

• Who is telling the story

• The main character

• The main idea

Types of problems

Character against character

Character against self

Character against nature

Character against society

Multiple Select

What are the four main types of conflict?

• Character vs. character

• Character vs. self

• Character vs. nature

• Character vs. society

• Character vs. the world

"Alone at Last"

 I searched for my mom's bright red car. Big, wet drops splattered around me. Luckily, my mom had made me bring my umbrella.

     I finally spotted my mom parked on the corner. I rushed over and got inside. The warmth from the heater felt heavenly.

     "Hi, Caroline," my mom said. "How was your day?"

     "Boring," I answered.

   "Aw, I'm sorry to hear that. I think your day will be getting a bit more interesting, though. How do you feel about staying home by yourself?"

     That got my attention. "What do you mean?"

     

 

"Alone At Last" Continued

"Two people called in sick today, so I have to go back and work for a couple of more hours. I think you're old enough now to be in charge. What do you think?"

     "Awesome!" I said. I had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

     "OK. I'll be home at 6:00 p.m. Now, you know the rules. Don't open the door or pick up the phone unless it's me. You can watch television for an hour, but then, I want you to start on your homework. You can eat no more than—"

"Alone at Last" End

 "Three prunes," I finished. "I know, Mom!" I was tired of being told what to do. We arrived at the house, and after letting me in and smothering me with kisses and more rules, my mom was gone.

     I immediately went to the cupboard and grabbed the bag of prunes. How would my mom know if I ate more than three? I plopped in front of the television and ate almost the whole bag.

     As I popped the last prune in my mouth, I felt a weird feeling in my stomach. It felt like the prunes were punching to get out. I lay down on the couch and groaned. I should have listened to my mom and just eaten three. I guess there are rules for a reason.

Multiple Choice

What was Caroline's problem in the story?

• She had too much homework

• She didn't know which book to read

• She missed her favorite tiv show

• She was tired of her mom telling her what to do

Multiple Choice

How did Caroline "solve" her problem?

• She found a book to read

• She realized rules were there for a reason

• She recorded her tv show

• She talked to a friend on the phone

Multiple Choice

Which of these happened in in the correct order of the plot?

• Caroline's mom has to work late, so Caroline stays at home by herself for the first time. Her mom tells her to follow the rules, but Caroline is tired of being told what to do. She breaks the rules and gets sick from eating too many prunes. She learns that there are rules for a reason.

• Her mom tells her to follow the rules, but Caroline is tired of being told what to do. She learns that there are rules for a reason. She breaks the rules and gets sick from eating too many prunes. Caroline's mom has to work late, so Caroline stays at home by herself for the first time.