Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Period 2-3
1. Character Analysis Essay
Character Analysis Notes
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2. WHAT ARE WE WRITING ABOUT?
The main character of The Call of the Wild by Jack London, Buck undergoes many changes.
Explain how Buck changed from the beginning of the story to the end.  
Character Info.
Example Essay 

3. What should I do when I'm done?

CHOOSE ONE:
a. You can begin the lesson 9 Vocabulary Quizlet when you meet
with Mrs. King and are finished writing your introductory paragraph today.
b. SSR & complete reading log  (Take a new book mark reading log!!!)
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Period 5-6
1. SSR & NEW READING LOG BOOKMARK

2. Character Analysis Essay Notes
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3. WHAT ARE WE WRITING ABOUT?
We will read, "Two Brothers" by Leo Tolstoy.
When we are reading, be sure to highlight any evidence that may help you answer this question:
What is the theme of the story?

Your answer will form an essay.  Just follow the notes.

You must hand in the completed assignment (below)
and have your rough draft done by Thursday.

NAME:___________________________________DATE:______________BLOCK:________

FINDING THEME

-A theme is à a literary work’s message about life.

-A theme is found by à questioning (see below) and analyzing the essential elements of a narrative (plot, conflict, characters, setting, point of view, etc.).

-A theme must be universal à meaning that it must apply to anyone, anywhere, at any time and does not include the names of the characters or the setting.

-A theme is not one word. à A theme is a sentence declaring one of the author’s messages about life. 

-One literary work can contain multiple themes.

THE TWO BROTHERS by Leo Tolstoy

Plot/Conflict 1. What conflicts do the character’s face?  2. How are the conflicts resolved? 1. One conflict the characters face is their disagreement about whether to go on a potentially dangerous journey through forest to find happiness after reading a message on a stone. The elder brother does not want to go because he worries about getting lost, being “seized” by a she-bear, and whether the journey is worth the unknown happiness.  On the other hand, the younger brother does want to make the journey because he “does not want to be seen as afraid of anything,” he believes the message on the stone has a purpose, and because he believes that success stems from effort. 2. This conflict is resolved when the younger brother embarks on the journey and the elder brother does not.  The elder brother went off to live a safe life in a village while the younger brother completed the journey and was rewarded by being named king of the city.  After being run out of the city by another king years later, the younger brother visited the older brother’s house.  Each brother shared his story and both found happiness with the decision they made on that day. 1. Another conflict the characters face is a character vs. self conflict.  Both brothers needed to make a decision to embark on the journey.  Before they made  their decisions, each brother had to ask himself: Is the reward worth the risk?  Should I believe the message on the rock?  Should I risk my safety for happiness? 2. This conflict is resolved when both characters share with each other why they should or shouldn’t go on the journey.  The elder brother discusses the danger the journey presents while the younger brother embraces the challenge.  The younger brother decides to go on the journey while the older brother stays behind. Other conflicts: younger brother vs. river, bear, mountain (vs. nature) à younger brother vs. king (vs. character)

Setting 1.Describe the setting of The Two Brothers.  2. How does the setting influence the characters?  3. How does the setting affect the conflicts?  4. What might the setting represent? 1. The Two Brothers takes place in a forest.  In the forest, there is a river and a mountain.  While it is not detailed, the younger brother spent five years in a city on top of the mountain where he ruled as king and the eldest brother lived in a village. 2. The setting influences the characters in that it is a place where both characters are spending time together on a journey.  The fact that they fall asleep in the forest shows that they are comfortable there.  The danger the setting could possible present, such as the “broad and swift” river, the risk of stealing a cub from its mother, and the challenge of climbing a mountain affects their decision to go on the unknown journey.  The possible danger the setting presents reflects each brother’s personality.  It forces each brother to ask themselves what length they would go to find happiness.  In turn, this decision affects the next six years of the brothers’ lives 3. The setting affects the conflict (disagreement) between the two brothers.  The possible danger the river, bears, and mountain present to the two brothers is the reason for the brothers’ conflict.  The potential risks that nature presents forces the two brothers to share their opinions about whether they should or should not embark on the journey. 4. The forest (river, animal life, mountain) represents life challenges and risk.  Just as the brothers faced the challenges that nature presented, we are faced with challenges in our daily lives.  How we approach these challenges and risks can affect our lives, just as each brother’s decision affected their lives for the next six years. HOMEWORK (Answer on a separate piece of paper) The village represents safe choices, caution, worry, and long term happiness.    Select one representation from above and describe why it might represent the village.  Use evidence from the text to support your answer. (Hint: Compare the elder brother’s personality to the village)  Make sure your answer includes a topic sentence and supporting details The city on top of the mountain represents risk, reward, bravery, short term happiness Select one representation from above and describe why it might represent the city on top of the mountain.  Use evidence from the text to support your answer. (Hint: Compare the younger brother’s personality to the village). Make sure your answer includes a topic sentence and supporting details.

Characters 1. What are the main characters like? Analyze their speech, thoughts, and actions.  2. How do the characters respond to the conflicts?  3. How do the characters change? 1. The elder brother 2. The elder brother responds to the conflicts 3. The elder brother changes	1. The younger brother 2. The younger brother responds to the conflicts 3. The younger brother changes
THEME - Identify a topic from The Two Brothers.  What is the author’s message about this topic? Topic _____________________ Theme:	THEME - Identify a topic from The Two Brothers.  What is the author’s message about this topic? Topic ____________________ Theme: