2.2.3 Roots, Moustache Close Read 1, Pred Nom/Story Structure

Roots, "The Moustache" Close Read Day I, Predicate Nouns

Lesson 2.2.3

Word Work: Roots

Learners can:

• sort words based on root

• pronounce multisyllabic words correctly

Root Review

​Root	Definition​
​chron	​time
equi​	equal​
sect​	to cut​
​tox	​poison

Categorize

Options (16)

anachronism

chronograph

asynchronously

diachronic

equilibrium

equivocal

unequivocal

disequilibrium

insect

section

dissect

intersection

nontoxic

toxemia

intoxicating

neurotoxin

Sort the following words based on their use of the root.

chron (time)

equi (equal)

sect (to cut)

tox (poison)

Reading: "The Moustache" Close Read Day 1

Learners can:

• identify a theme of "The Moustache" using evidence from the text

• explain how "The Moustache" supports the unit inquiry question How do I affect other people?

• Theme subjects are words and phrases that identify an idea woven throughout a work

• Thematic statements are sentences that explain what the work teaches about the theme subjects

• Themes give a work its meaning because they explain an aspect of the human condition.

• They help answer the question, "Why should I read, watch, or listen to this?"

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Theme Review

​Themes capture an element of what it means to be human.

Multiple Select

What thematic statements best express messages about teamwork?

• Teamwork is an important thing, and everyone should do it.

• Working together builds connections that lead to stronger mental and physical health.

• Teamwork highlights the importance of listening to Jack and David because they know what they are talking about.

• Teamwork builds valuable skills such as compromise and cooperation.

Open Ended

What is a thematic statement for "The Moustache"?

You can start your response with:

"The Moustache" illustrates that . . .

Writing: Predicate Nouns

Learners can:

• identify and use predicate nouns

• recall the definitions of story structures

• plot points of a story to fit an alternative plot structure 

• Predicate noun is a noun connected to the subject of a sentence by a linking verb such as to be.

• Another term for a predicate noun is a predicate nominative.

• Some guidelines for identifying predicate nouns are:

  • check to see if it follows a linking verb such as is, am, are, or become

  • determine if it gives more information about the subject of the sentence

  • see if it describes the state of being of the subject.

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Grammar Time! Predicate Nominatives

Multiple Choice

What sentence includes a predicate noun?

• My sister became an architect.

• The sun sets behind the mountains.

• Birds chirp joyfully in the mornings.

• Bark helps a tree survive.

• Your narrative writing piece can be fiction or nonfiction, as long as it tells a story that illustrates the ways people can affect each other.

• Along with being fiction or nonfiction, your narrative writing piece can follow a range of story structures.

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Narrative Writing

Plot Arc Review

• A three-act structure is a narrative structure that divides a story into three parts. 

• This narrative structure has been used since the ancient Greeks wrote plays.

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Three Act Structure

• Act 1 includes:

  • exposition: introduces the setting and the main character

  • inciting incident: the event that sparks the rest of the adventure, the call to adventure

  • plot point 1: the main character takes action based on the conflict.

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Act I

• Act II includes:

  • rising action: the main character faces minor challenges as they continue to react to the inciting incident and find out more information about the story’s main conflict

  • midpoint: the midpoint occurs during the middle of the story. Typically, it includes a major hurdle to be overcome, and the main character needs to reassess themselves and their progress

  • plot point 2: as a result of the midpoint, the main character(s) needs to reassess themselves and their progress.  

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Act II

• Act III of the story includes:

  • pre-climax: the main character prepares to directly address the main conflict or enemy. There is a lot of tension in the story since it is unclear how the main character will resolve the conflict

  • climax: the main character defeats or successfully addresses the conflict

  • resolution: the main character gets their reward or creates a new goal and loose ends of the story are resolved.  

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Act III

In today's lesson, you:

• identified and pronounced root words

• analyzed characters and theme in "The Moustache"

• identified predicate nouns

• plotted points of a story to fit an alternative plot structure

Recall that this unit's inquiry question is How do I affect other people? Mike, and his moustache, had an unintended yet positive impact on his grandmother. On your own, think about the unintended ways you affect others.

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Wrap Up

The rest of class is choice time. You can be working on:
-iReady Reading Practice
-Silent Reading
-Get help from Mrs. Massack
-Overdue Edio Lessons

Choice Time