6 th grade narrative story element review

6th Grade Narrative Story Element Review

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Quick WriteWhat makes a story memorable to you? Give examples of stories, written or oral, which have utilized these elements well and are memorable to you.

Writing LogHighlight:Best WordsBest Sensory DetailsBest LineFigurative Language (simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole)

Book Talks Multicultural Books Titles include: The Crossing- Paulsen The Circuit- Jimenez Ask Me No Questions- Budhos Journey of the Sparrows- Buss The House on Mango Street- Cisneros Esperanza Rising- Ryan Inside Out and Back Again - Lai Under the Persimmon Tree - Staples The House of Sixty Fathers- Dejong

STORY ELEMENTS

Plot Character

Setting

ThemeConflict

PLOT

Rising

Action

Falling

ActionClima

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Exposition Resolution

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CHARACTERS

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Setting

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ConflictProblem in the story. Can be defined as 4 main types.

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ThemeUniversal lesson about the human condition. While reading the text, the reader should be able to find evidence that supports the theme.Lesson

LessonLESSON

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ExpositionIntroduces characters, setting, and conflict.

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Rising ActionStory begins to unfold. Information about the central conflict is given and characters develop.

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ClimaxTurning point of the story.

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Falling ActionEvents following the climax. Slowing down of the story.

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ResolutionStory wraps up—problem is resolved.

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PROTAGONIST

USUALLY THE “GOOD GUY” BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY THE CENTRAL CHARACTER IN A STORY.

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ANTAGONIST

NOT NECESSARILY A CHARACTER—IT IS THE FORCE WORKING AGAINST THE CENTRAL CHARCTER

TIED DIRECTLY TO CONFLICT

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TIMEWhen the story takes place—not just when in history, but also when during the day, week, month and/or year. Shifts in setting are common and can cover large amounts of time. Beware of flash-forwards and flash-backs.

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PLACEWhere a story takes place. Can be actual or fanciful and can change multiple times within a story. Settings of significance are usually described in detail, a character returns to this set location or it is mentioned throughout the story.

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Man vs. Self

The central character is “fighting” or has some problem with him/herself in the story. Perhaps it is dealing with a fear, a mental illness, indecision, or personality trait.

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Man vs. Man

The central character is “fighting” or has some problem with at least one other character in the story.

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Man vs. Nature

The central character is “fighting” or has some problem with something in nature in the story. Could be a natural disaster, animal, or an environmental issue.

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Man vs. Society

The central character is “fighting” or has some problem with some aspect of society in the story. For example, racism, class issues, or war.

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Congratulations!

What Now?

With your group, make a poster for A Long Walk to Water.

*Use pictures and words to represent: plot, characters, setting, theme, and conflict.

Put your names on the back!