Homework 11/25

Hello Meyer Levin students and parents,

On Monday the students will be taking a 'Test Vocabulary Quiz'  it is a redo in order to increase their understanding of these important vocabulary words.

Due on Monday is Part I of Writing Assignment 3

Mr. Schoenfelder

ELA 8th Grade - Writing Assignment 3 – 814/835

Part I of III Parts - Due Monday November 25th, 2013 

Draft

On a piece of lined paper, write down the plot elements that we learned in class with the following headings (double spaced):

• Title - of the movie you watched
• When and Where - you saw it 
• Part I - Watch a movie, any movie from start to finish.  
• Introduction - include: characters, setting, and the main characters problem
• Inciting Incident - what happened that changed the story?
• Rising Action - list at least 2 events or conflicts that occurred 
• Climax - turning point of the story that solves or answers the characters problem
• Falling Action - what is the result of the climax
• Resolution  - what happens to the main character

check out this online presentation if you need more information:

http://www.slideshare.net/amyd22/elements-of-a-plot-diagram

email me any questions:

meyerlevinela@gmail.com

this assignment will be posted on the class blog

http://www.meyerlevinela.blogspot.com/

Grading criteria - this part of the assignment is worth 20 points

2 points for each of the 8 sections 

2 points for the work being handed in on time 

2 points for general neatness and grammar

 This diagram is the most important piece of information that you will need.

All the best,

Mr. Schoenfelder

please email me with any questions!