Wednesday, March 19, 2014

3/19-20 - Introduction to Narrative Writing/Mystery - The Speckled Band


What we did in class:
  • We discussed the upcoming unit concerning Narrative Writing / Mystery.
  • We talked about how this unit will allow the class to participate in daily writing activities.
  • These writing activities will be low stakes writing and will help students develop the skill of simply committing their thoughts to paper. 
  • We began to discuss what is needed to develop a Narrative.
    • Setting Temporal/Spatial (time/space)
    • Developed Characters
    • Plot (5 elements)
      • Conflict
      • Rising Action
      • Climax
      • Falling Action
      • Resolution
    • Foreshadowing/ Red Herring/ Clues
    • Symbols 
  • YuWe listened to "The Adventures of the Speckled Band" and read along.
  • We discussed the story
The Speckled Band Audio

The Speckled Band Text

Homework:

Read the Hound of the Baskervilles

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