What type of prose is this Understanding the

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What type of prose is this? ? ? Understanding the Forms of Prose Standards:

What type of prose is this? ? ? Understanding the Forms of Prose Standards: RL 7. 2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. RL 7. 3 Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e. g. , how characters shape the setting or plot). RL 7. 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e. g. , alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama

. • WHAT (today’s learning goal): To define the word “prose” and to be

. • WHAT (today’s learning goal): To define the word “prose” and to be able to name and identify different types of prose. • WHY: To help you anticipate what you’ll find in the text. • HOW: Show the meaning of the word with a gesture and identify whether something is prose using thumbs up/thumbs down.

The word “prose” comes from the Latin phrase prosa oratio meaning "straightforward or direct

The word “prose” comes from the Latin phrase prosa oratio meaning "straightforward or direct speech" (without the ornaments of poetic verse)

Definition of Prose • Prose is ordinary, straightforward writing.

Definition of Prose • Prose is ordinary, straightforward writing.

Prose’s Purpose • Prose is a form of writing that is meant to :

Prose’s Purpose • Prose is a form of writing that is meant to : – Inform – Entertain – Express – Persuade

Text Features of Prose Written using paragraphs May contain dialogue Can be either fiction

Text Features of Prose Written using paragraphs May contain dialogue Can be either fiction or nonfiction Can have headings and/or subheadings Can be accompanied by graphics (charts, photos)

A few examples of prose: • • • Your textbook chapter A novel A

A few examples of prose: • • • Your textbook chapter A novel A magazine article A web article A newspaper article A note from your friend

Prose is not…. • Poetry • Music • Rhyming

Prose is not…. • Poetry • Music • Rhyming

Two Types of Prose Fiction Nonfiction Made-up stories Real facts

Two Types of Prose Fiction Nonfiction Made-up stories Real facts

Fiction • Fiction has characters who move through a series of events (the plot)

Fiction • Fiction has characters who move through a series of events (the plot) and work through a conflict, which leads to a climax and a resolution. – Short story: Anywhere from a few pages to twenty pages long. – Novel: A hundred or more pages long. – Novella: A short novel (under a hundred pages)

Nonfiction • Nonfiction relates facts about real people, places, things, and events. – Essay:

Nonfiction • Nonfiction relates facts about real people, places, things, and events. – Essay: a short piece that discusses a limited topic. – A magazine article – A biography

Is it Prose? Thumbs up/thumbs down Mary Had a Little Lamb Your Black History

Is it Prose? Thumbs up/thumbs down Mary Had a Little Lamb Your Black History Essay Rikki-Tavi Our National Anthem

Is it fictional prose Is it nonfictional prose Science Fiction Novel Historical Fiction Autobiography

Is it fictional prose Is it nonfictional prose Science Fiction Novel Historical Fiction Autobiography Magazine Article Biography