Monday, October 7, 2013

Learning Objectives:
I can...

• recognize how myths explain origins of natural elements

Independent Reading #6 Due

Opening:

1. Review ideas on page 76.  What explanations are there for these natural elements?

2. Re-Examine the Embedded Assessment

• Partner Needed
• 1st Draft due by the end of the period Tuesday
• 3-4 Illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding of symbols in your story
• 2-3 pages written
• Peer Review Wednesday
• Final Draft due Thursday

Work Period:

3.  With your partner, brainstorm natural phenomena that could be in your story (2-3) and work through the ways that it could tie into plot and characters, as well as a choice and lesson

4. Work through the Beginning, Middle and End of your short story

• Introduction: Characters and Setting
• Turning Point: Introduce the Conflict
• Rising Action: What is the main action in the story?
• Crisis Point: What is the most exciting moment in the story?  How does it act as a climax that leads to the Resolution?  
• Falling Actioin/Resolution: How will the story end so that the reader can't miss your lesson?

5. What key objects, characters and actions can you illustrate tonight?

Closing: 

6. Check in with Mr. Busse on your progress toward a draft.  Who will write, who will illustrate?