Understanding Plot and Setting

What are the main components of a plot?

• Introduction, body, and conclusion

• Setting, theme, and climax

• Protagonist, antagonist, and dialogue

• Characters, conflict, and resolution

What should you do during a close reading?

• Discuss the story with a partner

• Write a review of the story

• Highlight unknown words and use resources to understand them

• Read quickly and summarize

How does the setting affect the plot?

• It determines the length of the story

• It influences the events and their outcomes

• It decides the number of characters

• It changes the author's writing style

What was Martha's main challenge in becoming a pilot?

• Lack of interest in flying

• Financial constraints

• Gender restrictions of the early 20th century

• Lack of support from her family

What did Martha do to learn about flying?

• She attended flight school openly

• She traveled to another country to learn

• She read her brother's textbooks and practiced in secret

• She watched videos about flying

How did Martha manage to take the final exam?

• She bribed the instructors

• She disguised herself as her brother

• She convinced the school to change its rules

• She took the exam online

What was the outcome of Martha's final exam?

• She passed but was not recognized

• She failed and was expelled

• She decided not to pursue flying further

• She passed and was offered a position as an instructor

What change occurred at the flight school after Martha's success?

• It closed down

• It started accepting women

• It moved to a new location

• It increased its fees

Why is the setting important in Martha's story?

• It highlights the challenges of the time period

• It adds color to the narrative

• It provides a backdrop for the events

• It determines the length of the story

What should students do after reading the story a third time?

• Write a summary

• Discuss it with a partner

• Answer questions on Schoology

• Create a presentation