L. A. Agenda for Sept. 27, 2012
 1st: Retrieve notebook, worksheet: Sandwich Chart, yellow
resource sheet: Sentence Type Reference, and open ticket
container. Hand in homework (simple/complex assessment re-done
from memory)
 2nd: Write HW in Agenda:
 Complete compound sentence worksheet: small strip of paper
entitled: Which One? (compound vs. simple sentences)
 3rd: Begin Writing Warm-up
Date: 9-26-12
Prompt: Have you ever gone on an overnight trip? If so, how did you
decide what to take with you? Did you pack for yourself? Did you
forget anything?
(5 sentences: use your Sandwich Chart worksheet, instead of notebook
paper today.)
L. A., 4th Period, Sept. 27, 2012
Opener:
• Warm-up and read silently when finished.
• Share written warm-ups and write good student sentences on white
board next to sandwich.
Lesson:
• Review Compound Sentences through activity .
•Introduce Complex sentences with activity manipulatives from
Compound Sentence activity.
•Practice Narrative Literary Terms – hand out equal number of
flashcards (terms only) to each student. If they have the correct term
to match the definition they win a ticket! Students may spend tickets
at the end of the game!
Closer:
• Read aloud: I Never Saw Another Butterfly
the author’s
reason for
writing
purpose
most important part
of story when
outcome of conflict
revealed
climax
a character actually
tells the story
(clues used: I, me,
my, etc.)
first person
point of view
story sequence of
events
plot
main character
(usually most
important one)
protagonist
somebody/ something
that stays the same
throughout the story
static character
the part of the
writing that gives
facts about setting
and characters
exposition
author’s attitude
toward subject matter
(i.e. sarcastic,
concerned, etc.)
tone
people/animals in
the book, play,
movie
characters
conflict between
protagonist and
outside force (i.e.
man vs. man, man vs.
society, or man vs.
nature)
external
conflict
scenes of events that
happened in the past
and occur out of
order in the story
flashback
the way the
writer portrays
characters
characterization
plot events
between conflict
and climax
rising action
people whom
the writing in
intended for
audience
person or thing in
a conflict with
protagonist
antagonist
under developed
and one
dimensional
flat character
the way the author
reveals the what the
character is like
through other
characters actions,
words, interaction
indirect
characterization
well developed
and multidimensional
(usually the main
character)
round
character
the way the
author actually
tells what the
character is like
direct
characterization
character is wrestling
with his conscience
(man vs. himself)
internal
conflict
the emotion the
author creates
through the details
of the writing
mood
plot events following
falling action (final
outcome and closure
provided)
resolution
hints of events
which will occur
later
foreshadowing
time (when?) and
place (where?)
setting
reveals inner
thoughts and
feeling of many
characters
third person
point of view
omniscient
central message
from author
theme
plot events
between climax
and resolution
falling action
person/ animal
changes
throughout the
story
dynamic
character
reveals inner
thoughts and
feeling of
characters
third person
point of view
limited