Character Setting Plot Theme Review elements of plot

Character, Setting, Plot, Theme

§ Review elements of plot & theme § Analyze characters § Identify setting R 8. B. 1. 1. 1. a Character (may also be called narrator, speaker, subject of a biography): R 8. B. 1. 1. 1. a. 1 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate character actions, motives, dialogue, emotions/feelings, traits, and relationships among characters within fictional and literary nonfictional text. R 8. B. 1. 1. 1. c Plot (may also be called action): R 8. B. 1. 1. 1. c. 1 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate elements of the plot (conflict, rising action, climax and/or resolution). R 7. A. 2. 3. 1 Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from text. R 7. B. 1. 1. 1. d Theme: R 7. B. 1. 1. 1. d. 1 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate theme of fiction or literary nonfiction. So let’s get started!

What Is Plot? Plot is the series of related events that make up a story or drama. • Like links in a chain, each event hooks our curiosity and pulls us forward to the next event.

Climax Rising Action Falling Action Resolution Introduction/ Exposition (Beginning) (End)

“The Lion and the Mouse” One day a lion was napping in the shade of tree in the forest. He was wakened from his afternoon nap by a mouse who was running up and down on him. Swat! went his huge paw upon the little creature. “Pardon, O King!” cried the little mouse. “Forgive me this time. I shall never forget it. Who knows, buy I may be able to do you a favor one day. ” The lion took compassion upon the tiny mouse and released him. A few days later, the lion became trapped in a hunter’s net. His roars made the whole forest tremble. The little mouse whose life was spared approached the lion in the snare and used his sharp little teeth to gnaw the strong ropes. At last, the lion was free. “Was I not right? ” asked the little mouse. Where is the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution?

Climax The lion wakes up and catches the mouse. He takes compassion and lets the mouse go. Rising Action The lion gets caught in a hunter’s trap. The mouse chews the ropes off. Falling Action Resolution Introduction/ Lion is napping and a mouse is running on him. (End) The lion is free.

The theme (or moral) is the most important idea or message we take from a story. It may be a life lesson or explain how the author feels about life. It is a full sentence, universal statement. What was theme in “The Lion and the Mouse”?

Question: What word best describes the mouse’s attitude at the end of the story? A. Timid B. Proud C. Humorous Think: § What do I already know about the mouse? § What facts did I read in the passage? § What clues did the author leave about the mouse?

“The Lion and the Mouse” One day a lion was napping in the shade of tree in the forest. He was wakened from his afternoon nap by a mouse who was running up and down on him. Swat! went his huge paw upon the little creature. “Pardon, O King!” cried the little mouse. “Forgive me this time. I shall never forget it. Who knows, buy I may be able to do you a favor one day. ” The lion took compassion upon the tiny mouse and released him. A few days later, the lion became trapped in a hunter’s net. His roars made the whole forest tremble. The little mouse whose life was spared approached the lion in the snare and used his sharp little teeth to gnaw the strong ropes. At last, the lion was free. “Was I not right? ” asked the little mouse.

It’s Time to Sail to Study Island! § Log into your Study Island account § Click your All_8 th Grade course § Choose your 8. 3 ELA Pathway § Select a topic to work on § Character § Setting § Plot § Theme § Answer a minimum of 10 questions