Post on 05-Jan-2016
Elements of a Story
Unit 1
All stories contain a number of elements (parts) in order for readers to understand and know what is happening throughout the story.
Some of the key elements are:
• Plot• Conflict (problem)• Setting• Theme• Character• Point of view
Character
His/her physical appearance
What he/she
doesor does not do
What he/she says, thinks,
feels and dreams
What others say about him/her
and how others react to him/her
The author may reveal a character in several ways:
There are two types of key characters:
• Protagonist: the central figure of a story, and is often referred to as a story's main character.
• Antagonist: is the character of a story who works against the heroes and/or protagonists.
Protagonist or Antagonist?
Create an opinion paragraph
Task: Write an opinion paragraph about your favourite hero.
1) Use your chart to determine your favourite hero.2) Make a topic sentence (first sentence) of your paragraph.
“My favourite hero is…3) Select items from your chart as evidence to support your
idea.4) Edit your writing for spelling and clarity.5) Submit to the teacher.
CharacterUnit 1
Review from yesterday’s class
What are 6 elements of a short story?
• Plot• Theme• Character• Conflict• Setting• Point of view
Name 4 ways you get to know a character.• His/her physical appearance•What he/she does or does not do•What he/she says, thinks, feels and
dreams•What others say about him/her and how
others react to him/her
What are the 2 types of characters?• Protagonist
• antagonist
What is a protagonist? What is an antagonist?• Protagonist=hero, the main character who
you want to see win
• Antagonist= villain, the character who works against the main character
Traits and Stereotyping
• We all have different traits that make up our personalities and appearance.• Authors use traits to make us visualize and
understand their characters.• However, these traits can often lead to
stereotyping.Ex. Blondes, athletes
Consider the following examples?
Famous characters• Decide the traits of each character and the possible
stereotype.
The Big Bang Theory Characters
Homer Simpson
Snow White
Spiderman
Conflict• Conflict- the struggle between two or more people or things,
involving the main character (The WHY of the story)
Types of Conflict
•Internal Force:
Character versus himself (example: character feels regret or sorrow)
•External Force:
Character versus character (example: fist fight)
Character versus society (example: prejudice) Character versus nature (example: flood)
Character versus beast/animal (example: shark attack)
What type of conflict is each example?
Individual Task• Name two conflicts you have experienced and the type of
conflict that each is.
Type of Conflict Who or what was involved?
Setting• Setting- The time and place of the story.
Why is setting important?• Where we live may influence our personality, values, attitudes• How has your home influenced your personality, values or
attitude? (Give 3 examples)---
Setting should appeal to the sense
Setting Sketch• Listen to the passage carefully.• Sketch the setting that is being described.
Read “Kath and Mouse” pg. 46
Pre-Reading1. Do you think bullies live in fear?2. Why do you think people become bullies?3. Do you know someone who has been bullied?4. What is foreshadowing?
After ReadingAnswer the ‘Responding’ Questions on the bottom of page 51
Setting in “Kath and Mouse”• Complete the setting graphic organizer• Include as many details from the story as you can