Managers:
• Enter class quietly,
get your binder
off the shelf, and
sit in your assigned
seat.
• Unpack and place
your back packs
under your desk.
• No Calendar
Journal today.
On-Task: pass out iPads.
Attendance: Know who is
absent. Place today’s handout in
the folder for any one absent.
Pass out handouts located in
the “What Did I Miss…folder”
(color folder)
Collectors: Help out as needed
Retrievers: Pass out Unit 3
Vocabulary Study Guide-Part 2
(located on rolling cart)
Supply: Grab your group’s red
box.
Homework: Help out as needed
I can acquire and use
accurately general academic and
domain-specific words and
phrases, gather vocabulary
knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.
ELACC7L6.
Essential Question
How can gathering
vocabulary knowledge
help us to understand
what we read, write,
and learn?
In today’s lesson, we will:
Gather vocabulary
rd
knowledge Unit 3 (3
Nine Weeks).
Remediate (review) our
weak areas using My
Skills Tutor.
1. Go to our class blog
(www.cobblearning.net/mshines) and look for
today’s post.
2. Click “Power Point: Feb. 4.” Be patient…it
takes a minute to load.
3. While working on vocabulary, you can listen
to music.
1.Grab a Unit 3 Vocabulary study guide.
2. Fill in your name and date (2/3/14).
3. Circle your class period and Ms. Hines (Periods 2, 3, and 5) OR Ms. Hines/Mrs. Miller
(1st period only).
4. Review your standard (ELACC7L6).
5. Look over each word. How many words do you already know?
6. When completing vocabulary, you want to read the word and the definition. Look for
the missing word on your study guide. Fill in the missing word.
7. After reading the word and it’s definition, ask yourself “How will I remember this
word?” (Remember: you can restate the definition, draw a symbol or picture, or any way
that works BEST for YOU!)
Work Period
• Unit 3 Vocabulary (both parts)
• Remediation (My Skills Tutor)
• Student-Teacher Conferences
Reminders:
• All MISSING assignments and assigned
Skills Tutor lessons are due Thursday,
2/7/14.
• Check Synergy!
No exceptions!
Unit 3
Vocabulary:
Part One
a person who tells the story of
events, experiences, etc.
The events that make up a
story, play, or movie.
PLOT
Climax: The turning point. The most
intense moment (either mentally or in
action.
Rising Action: the
series of conflicts
and crisis in the
story that lead to
the climax.
Exposition: The start of
the story. The way
things are before the
action starts.
Conflict
A struggle
between
opposing
forces.
Falling Action: all of the
action which follows the
Climax.
Resolution: The
conclusion, the tying
together of all of the
threads.
•The main idea or overall message of
the story
The main subject or topic of a piece of
literature; the overall message that the
author wants to get across
Marlena knew that her older brother Zach
would forget her birthday. Every year on her
birthday he would get an awkward look on
his face and then smack his forehead with
his hand and yell, Oh no, I forgot again!”
This year, Marlena had no expectations
about Zach remembering. She was cheerful
about her birthday even if he failed to
remember yet again.
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So she was astonished to come downstairs
to find a bunch of bobbing balloons tied to
her chair in the kitchen. A big card sat on
the table. It read : “You are the best – even
when I forget! I love you, Sis. Zach.”
Now think for a moment.
What are the events that take place in the PLOT of
this story?
What would you say is the THEME of this story?
1. What is a theme of this passage?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Brothers do not usually love their sisters.
Sometimes even people you know well can
surprise you.
It pays to ignore people sometimes.
Zach always forgot his sister’s birthday.
a state of mental uncertainty or
excitement, as in awaiting a
decision or outcome.
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=07l6HgPDJn0
CHARACTERIZATION
The description of
the personalities of
the characters in the
story and the way in
which an author reveals
their personalities.
Characterization
A description of the
personalities of characters in
a story
Characterization
Some words that authors use to describe
characters are:
bossy
helpful
scared
brave
honest
happy
careful
kind
neat
friendly
proud
mean
hard-working
shy
nice
funny
wise
angry
Methods of Characterization
Creating Believable Characters

Indirect


Direct
physical appearance

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
speech, thoughts,
feelings, or actions
of the character
speech, thoughts,
feelings, or actions
of other characters
the narrator’s direct
comments about a
character
Characterization
Example:
Ben helped his mother in the store. He put
boxes on the shelf. He didn’t drop any boxes. Mr.
Kirk left some money at the store. Ben followed him
outside to give him the money.
List 3 words to characterize Ben.
an event from the past that
appears in a narrative to fill in
or explain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=nl1EzrlIHl4
The reasons why characters think, feel,
or act the way they do
Ex. What is Scar’s motive
for killing Mufasa in
The Lion King?
• The reasons characters act the way they do.
• What makes them say the things they say, do the things they do,
act the way they act, etc.
The author’s reason for writing.
Why an author
writes:
•To inform
•To persuade
•To entertain
•To express an
opinion
1. Katina and her brother Jess were
playing with the water hose outside one
day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she
wouldn't squirt him with the water. The
back door opened and Katina pointed
the water hose toward the door. It was
Mom, and she was dripping wet!
to Inform
to Entertain
to Persuade
2. Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover
cream will make you look younger in thirty
days or less. This remarkable cream has
special ingredients to make your wrinkles
disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply
is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box
00002, Shelton, CA 74836
to Inform
to Entertain
to Persuade
3. Abraham Lincoln's birthday is
on Feb. 12th. He was a great
President of the United States. He
was our 16th President. He is
remembered for freeing the
slaves.
to Inform
to Entertain
to Persuade
4. Calligraphy is a form of
handwriting . A special pen must be
used. Letters are formed using up and
down strokes. Old documents are
usually written in this form. Diplomas
, certificates and other awards are
written in calligraphy. It is an
interesting form of handwriting.
to Inform
to Entertain
to Persuade
5. HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet
Store, Northwood Mall: We have a
large selection of hamsters for sale this
week. They are interesting pets and
you will enjoy having one. They are
only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy
yours today!
to Inform
to Entertain
to Persuade
6.
It's New!
It's Refreshing!
It's Slurpy Soda!
This is the best soda in the world! If you drink
this soda you will jump higher, run faster and be
smarter in school. Try one today!
to Inform
to Entertain
to Persuade
1. To entertain
2. To persuade
3. To inform
4. To inform
5. To persuade
6. To persuade
performed play: a serious play written
for performance on stage, television,
or radio
A memoir is a record of events written by a
person having intimate knowledge of them and
based on personal observation.
A memoir, focuses on one aspect of the
author's life. Many people write memoirs
to talk about their experiences in a war or
their careers or their family life.
A character who undergoes a change
because of the action in the story (plot)
Ex. Say a main character goes through
a life-altering experience, such as a
race car driver getting into an accident.
If the driver's personality changes and
he is no longer willing to take on
the risk of driving a race car, the character
would be dynamic.
Characters that are described in depth,
with many details, are well-rounded
characters. A character with many
personalities both good and bad.
Ex. If you're reading a story
and you feel like you know
a character extremely well,
then most likely the character
is round.
A character whose personality does not
change in the story. (stays the same)
Ex. Think of static characterization
like plastic surgery. The character
may change in looks, but unless
their personality is affected, the
character is static.
A character that has very little
information provided about him in the
story.
Ex. If you draw a flat picture of a house,
you can only see one side of it. You cannot
see three of the four sides. This is how a flat
character is; you can only see a few
characteristics of the character.
A kind or type of literature. Category in
which a work of literature is classified
Ex. Major genres of literature:
•Fiction
•Nonfiction
•Poetry
•Drama
• To form an opinion about
something by making a reasonable
guess or suggestion.
• To hint; imply; suggest.
• (a good guess/read between the lines)
To make an educated guess. It is a
conclusion that is supported by evidence
from the text
Ex. I inferred from the
books on his shelves
that he enjoyed
adventure books.
• Using quotes, phrases, etc from a
literary work (writing) to support
your judgment or opinion.
The attitude of the author
toward the reader or the
subject matter of a literary
work.
An author’s tone may be serious, playful,
mocking, angry, commanding, apologetic
and so forth.
The way
someone feels
about or thinks
about
something.
The feeling or
atmosphere that a
writer creates
The use of hints or clues to
suggest what will happen later in
the story.
A hint of what is going
to happen next
Ex. The scary music in
the movie foreshadowed
that something bad was
about to happen.
Unit 3
Vocabulary:
Part Two
Diction Defined
• Diction refers to the author's choice of
words.
• Words are the writer's basic tools:
– they create the color and texture of the
written work;
– they both reflect and determine the level
of formality;
– they shape the reader's perceptions.
Shaping Voice with Diction
• Effective voice is shaped by words that
are clear, concrete, and exact.
• Good writers avoid words like "pretty,"
"nice," and "bad."
• Instead they employ words that invoke a
specific effect.
Specific Diction
• Specific diction brings the reader into
the scene, enabling full participation in
the writer's world.
– A coat isn't "torn"; it is "tattered."
– The United States Army does not "want"
revenge; it is "thirsting" for revenge.
– A door does not "shut"; it "thuds."
Connotation vs. Denotation
Almost every word has two kinds of meanings…
Denotation:
the straightforward dictionary definition
Connotation:
the ideas and feelings associated with the
word
Denotation vs. Connotation
 Denotation is the dictionary or literal meaning
of a word.

Plump = a full, round, and pleasing figure.
 Connotative words suggest or imply emotional
feelings relating to a specific meaning.

Fat = While similar in meaning to plump, it has a
very harsh and mean tone to it.
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There are three types of
connotations:
a. POSITIVE – a good thing
b. NEGATIVE – a bad thing
c. NEUTRAL- not good or bad;
indifferent; used when you or
the author don’t want to show
strong emotions either way
For Example
Positive
Neutral
Negative
That’s a
glamorous
necklace.
That’s a nice That’s a
necklace.
extravagant
necklace.
The model
was slender.
The model
was thin.
The model
was skinny.
Notice the difference…
 I love him to the
depths of my soul.
 I’m really crazy
about him.
Which one evokes
more emotion?
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Another example…
 You look a little odd
today.
 You look really
weird today.
Which one do think has
a stronger, more
negative feel to it?
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Practice
Connotation:
the ideas and feelings
associated with the word
Which term would you like to be described as? Why
not the others? Does the word you picked have a
positive, negative or neutral connotation?
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firm or stubborn
flexible or wishy-washy
original or weird
scholar or bookworm
arrogant or proud
You can't go anywhere today without running into someone
using a cell phone. People are either talking on them or
texting. Okay, so we know the handheld devices are helpful
tools, but shouldn't there be some rules about their use in
society? Just because someone has a cell phone, does that
make it okay to talk rowdily on it in public? Does everyone in
the vicinity have to be bombarded with one-sided
conversations, even if they don't want to? Not everyone
agrees.
1. Which word could the author have used instead of
rowdily that means the same but has a less negative
connotation?
a. softly
b. loudly
c. happily
d. quietly
Syntax
• Syntax - Refers to the arrangement – the
ordering, grouping and placement of
words within a sentence.
• For example, the sentences, “I rode across
the meadow” and “Across the meadow I rode”
Imagery
• Imagery is a word or phrase that
describes how something looks, smells,
tastes, sounds, or smells.
• A group of these words or phrases is
called imagery.
What Is an Image?
An image is a word or phrase that appeals to one of our
senses. Images can help us
• create a mental picture
• hear a sound
• feel texture or
temperature
• taste a sweet, sour, or
salty flavor
What Is an Image?
Listen to this excerpt of “The Shell” by James Stephens
and imagine the scene he describes.
And straightway like a bell
Came low and clear
The slow, sad murmur of the distant seas,
..............................
And in the hush of waters was the sound
Of pebbles rolling round,
For ever rolling with a hollow sound.
And bubbling sea-weeds as the waters go
Swish to and fro
Their long, cold tentacles of slimy grey.
—from “The Shell” by James Stephens
What Is an Image?
Quick Check
And straightway like a bell
Came low and clear
The slow, sad murmur of the distant seas,
..............................
And in the hush of waters was the sound
Of pebbles rolling round,
For ever rolling with a hollow sound.
And bubbling sea-weeds as the waters go
Swish to and fro
Their long, cold tentacles of slimy grey.
—from “The Shell” by James Stephens
Which words
appeal to the
sense of
hearing? sight?
touch?
Hearing
Sight
Touch
Imagery in Poetry
Imagery is
• part of a poet’s style
• a product of the poet’s
own way of seeing the
world
• a reflection of the time
and place in which the
poet lives
Imagery in Poetry
Quick Check
The Loon
by Lew Sarett
A lonely lake, a lonely shore,
A lone pine leaning on the moon;
All night the water-beating wings
Of a solitary loon.
With mournful wail from dusk to dawn
He gibbered at the taunting stars,—
A hermit-soul gone raving mad,
And beating at his bars.
1. What mood does
the poet create
through his use of
imagery?
still, lonely, sorrowful
Imagery in Poetry
Quick Check
The Loon
by Lew Sarett
A lonely lake, a lonely shore,
A lone pine leaning on the moon;
All night the water-beating wings
Of a solitary loon.
With mournful wail from dusk to dawn
He gibbered at the taunting stars,—
A hermit-soul gone raving mad,
And beating at his bars.
2. How does the
imagery affect
your emotions?
Explain.
I feel sad when I
picture the desolate
scene and hear the
bird struggling
alone.
Symbolism
• Symbols are usually person, places,
objects, or actions that represent things
that you CANNOT physically touch.
• Symbols often have more than one meaning.
A Flag symbolizes Freedom
You cannot physically touch freedom; it is
something you feel or work towards.
A heart symbolizes love

You can only feel or give love; you cannot
touch love.
This is a symbol for __________
Doves symbolize____________
A pig symbolizes______________
A rainbow symbolizes___________.
Writer’s create their own symbols in there
novels.
 That means that you cannot understand what
the symbol represents until you have read and
analyzed the novel.
 Symbols often change in meaning.

 At
the beginning of a text that may mean one thing
but by the end of the text they mean another thing.
Musicians use symbols in their lyrics….
Read the song lyrics “I Hope you Dance” by LeAnn
Womack.
What does dancing symbolize?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2SfmcNg8js
She hopes you get into the
dance of life, and don't sit
on the sides watching. Live
life!
Stan the strong surfer saved several
swimmers on Saturday.
Tiny Tommy Thomson takes toy
trucks to Timmy’s on Tuesday.
Yeeeeee Ahhhhhhhh
Swish swish swish
Chug chug chug!!
Glippp Gluppp Gluppp
I am hungry as a horse.
You run like a rabbit.
She is happy as a clam.
He is sneaky as a snake.
The girl was a fish in the water.
The clown was a feather floating away.
The flowers danced in the wind.
The friendly gates welcomed
us.
The Earth coughed and choked in all of the
pollution.
A big lie or exaggeration
Examples of
Hyperbole
• I have been waiting for years to
go to lunch.
• He is as skinny as a stick.
• She is big like a house.
• Her hair is 5 miles long!
Expressions made up of words that
have meanings other than their literal
(truthful) definitions
Examples:
raining cats and dogs- “raining very hard”
break a leg- “good luck”
teach an old dog new tricks “get someone to change
old habits”
butterflies in my stomach – “nervous”
An idiom is a phrase that can't be
understood by ordinary meaning.
For example, the idiom, or expression, "hit
the road", has nothing to do with going out
your door and smacking your street. It
really means "go away".
Idiomatic Expressions
an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred
from the meanings of the words that make it up.
• Back To Square One : To start again
• Beat a dead horse: To engage in pointless and
repetitive discussion.
• I’m about to crash: To go to sleep
• Under the weather: Feeling ill
• Idiom
Actual Meaning
• Cross that bridge when you come to
Don't worry
it.
until it happens
• hit the hay
go to bed
• raining cats and dogs
raining hard
• on cloud nine
very happy; joyous
• once in a blue moon
almost never; not very often
Shows a relationship
between two things
Examples:
Pencil : Pen
as
Shirt:_________
Glove: Hand
as
Sock: _________
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgQ4Xn6d8eA
Figurative Language
Are the following
expressions examples
of
• Personification
•Simile
Or
•Metaphor
1. The Alarm clock went off like
a bomb!
Simile
2. The ants marched home.
Personification
3. She’s As Mad As a Hatter!
Simile
4. Sun went to bed!
Personification
5. The moon is a ghostly galleon
tossed upon cloudy seas
Metaphor
6. She was as quiet as a mouse
Simile
7. The trees whispered to each
other in the darkness
Personification
8. The frog’s tongue moved like
lightning
Simile
9. She Ate the Mountain of food
greedily
Metaphor
Point of View
The Story’s Voice
What Is Point of View?
Point of view is the point from which a
writer tells a story.
•A writer tells a story through the voice of a narrator. A
narrator may be an outside observer or a character in
the story.
•Everything you learn about the characters, events, and
places in a story depends on the narrator’s point of
view.
Points of View
The three most common points of view are
•omniscient
•third-person limited
•first person
Omniscient Point of View
•In the omniscient point of view, the narrator plays no
part in the story but can tell us what all the characters
are thinking and feeling as well as what is happening in
other places.
•The omniscient narrator
•can tell us as much or as little as the writer permits
•may tell us what all—or only some—of the characters are
thinking, feeling, and observing
•may comment on the story’s meaning, characters, or
events
Omniscient Point of View
Just outside the auditorium entrance, students milled about nervously
and waited to be called in for the audition. A few had paired off to practice
their lines together, but most stood or sat alone engaged in their own
calming rituals. Ruth stood in the corner and talked to the wall in a low
voice. She would be graduating this year, and she desperately wanted to
be Juliet. She was trying to get just the right tone of voice for the balcony
scene. Gary, dressed in all black, paced back and forth in front of the
mirror- lined wall and periodically glanced at his reflection and smoothed his
dark hair. He was auditioning for Mercutio, but he was worried that Mr.
Glover would think he was too much of a “comedic” actor to give him a
more serious role. Janis sat with her back against the row of lockers, her
knees tucked up close to her body, and stared at the floor as she recited
the lines in her head. She didn’t really care what part she got as long as
she had a speaking role. She had been an extra in the last two productions
and was ready for more responsibility.
Third-Person-Limited Point of View
•In the third-person-limited point of view, the narrator
plays no part in the story but zooms in on the thoughts
and feelings of one character.
•The third-person narrator
•views the actions from the vantage point of a single
character
•can tell us only what that single character is thinking,
feeling, and observing
Third-Person-Limited Point of View
Gary paced back and forth in front of the mirror-lined wall. He glanced
toward Ruth and smiled. She looked so odd standing in the corner talking to
the wall. He admired the way she could totally immerse herself in a
character and ignore the outside world. He was too aware of what other
people thought of him. He sometimes played the clown, but only when he
knew that he could get a laugh. Mr. Glover said he tried too hard to
entertain people. Maybe that was why Mr. Glover always cast him in a
comic role.
This time, though, he wanted a chance to try his hand at more serious
acting. Mercutio’s character seemed the perfect role for him—sometimes
foolish and other times brooding and angry.
First-Person Point of View
•In the first-person point of view, the narrator is a
character in the story and tells the story using the firstperson pronoun I.
•The first-person narrator
•participates in the action of the story
•can tell us only what he or she is feeling, thinking, or
observing
•may or may not be objective, honest, or perceptive about
what’s going in the story
First-Person Point of View
I stared at the wall and tried to remember what it felt like to be fourteen
and have a major crush on a guy. I’ve never felt love as intensely as Juliet.
Personally, I always thought that Juliet’s character was a bit too impulsive
and naïve. But, who was I to quibble with Shakespeare? I was willing to set
aside my personal opinions for a chance to play one of the most famous
female characters in drama. What better way to end my high school drama
career than to play the role of Juliet.
Before I could get the role, though, I would have to impress Mr. Glover.
I closed my eyes and pictured myself standing on the balcony as Juliet: My
heart is heavy because my love is my sworn enemy, and I’ll probably never
get the chance to see him again. My voice is sad and full of longing. “O,
Romeo…”
Why Is Point of View Important?
•The narrator’s point of view determines what and how
much you learn about the story’s characters, events,
and places.
•It’s important to evaluate the credibility and knowledge
of the narrator. Ask yourself:
•How much does this narrator know and understand?
•How much does this narrator want me to know?
•How would this story be different if someone else were
telling it?
•Can I trust this narrator?
POINT OF VIEW PRACTICE!
What Have You Learned?
Match these terms with the correct definition.
Omniscient
Third-person limited
First person
First
person
_________________—
The narrator is a character in the story and
tells what he or she experiences.
Omniscient
_________________— The narrator is an observer and knows
everything about all the characters.
_________________—
Third-person
limited
The narrator is an observer and describes
the thoughts and feelings of just one
character.
In today’s lesson,
we:
Gathered
vocabulary
knowledge for Unit
3.
Remediated
(reviewed) our
weak areas using
My Skills Tutor.
Closing
• Place your Unit
3 Vocabulary
Study Guide in
Section 2 (Class
Notes) of your
binder.
• Complete End of
Class duties
• Pack up and
clean up.
• Sit quietly and
wait to be
dismissed.
Managers:
On-Task: Collect and return iPads.
Attendance: Place all handouts for
absent group members in your period’s
color coded folder.
Collectors: Collect and return binders
to the shelf.
Retrievers: Collect and return binders
to the shelf.
Supply: Collect all borrowed supplies
and return your group’s red box to
the Supply Table.
Homework: Help straighten up the
group.