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English 1 GATE

8/3/16
Essential Question: What are some of the
norms and expectations of our class?
Learning Goal: I will be able to align the
norms and expectations of our class with the
Viking Creed.

Warm Up

Every day we will start with a Warm Up. For

today, fill in your index card like the card
below:
Front
Back

Icebreaker

1. Everybody stand up!

2. Sit down if the fact I read does not apply to
you.
3. If you are still standing at the end, it means
you share some similarities with the other
standing students!

Quick Write

What is your favorite

narrative (story)? It
can be a book,
movie, television
show, or any other
kind of story.
Explain and describe
what makes it so
interesting to you.

SHare out

Now were going to share out with the

class as a way to get to know each other
a little bit.
As we go down the
rows, speak loudly
so everybody can
hear you. Be sure to
tell us:
1. Your name
2. Your favorite
narrative

Timed Challenge

We will frequently switch between talking to

partners, groups, and the entire class, so it is
important that we swiftly and efficiently
move our seating arrangements.

1. Grab your paper from yesterday

2. Make a nametag with the
materials on the cart!

8/4/16
Essential Question: What are some of the
norms and expectations of our class?
Learning Goal: I will be able to align the
norms and expectations of our class with the
Viking Creed.

Warm Up

501:414
The first number signifies
the number of students
enrolled as freshmen in
2011. The second signifies
how many of those
students graduated in
2015. Compose a
message that explains and
describes how you feel
when looking at those data.

Syllabus Review

Now that you are in your families, you will

review the syllabus together.
Each group will be responsible for one tenet
of the Viking Creed.
1. Scan the syllabus and highlight examples
of your tenet with your group.
2. Find somebody with a different tenet.
Switch highlighters and highlight
examples of their tenet.
3. Switch until you highlight examples of all
4 tenets.

Share With Partners

1: Hi, Im ____
2: Hi, Im ___
1: My tenet was ____. What was yours?
2: Mine was _____.
Switch highlighters.
Highlight 3 examples of the other tenet.
Repeat!

1. Turn in your syllabus if you have

it!
2. Put your name tag on your desk!

8/5/16
Essential Question: Why do humans tell
stories? What are the elements of a narrative?
Learning Goal: I will be able to explain the
elements of a narrative and identify them in
multiple stories.

Warm up

Throughout human history, humans have

imagined and told stories to one another in many
forms. Why do you think humans tell stories to
one another?

The Elements of a Narrative

1. Copy the Narrative Plot Arc below.

2. If you can, fill in the names of the 5 steps.
Check with your neighbors to see if they
know.
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The Elements of a Narrative

Exposition: Introduces characters, setting, and

dramatic situation
Characters: protagonist, antagonist, major and
minor
Setting: time and place
POV (point of view): 1st person, 2nd person, 3rd
person limited, 3rd person omniscient

The Elements of a Narrative

Rising Action: Problems arise for characters and

reveal their traits, conflict becomes clear
Characterization: personality is revealed
(thoughts, feelings, actions, language,
descriptions)
Language: formal, archaic, slang, casual,
informal

The Elements of a Narrative

Conflict:
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Fate
Man vs. Machine

The Elements of a Narrative

Climax: The
protagonist must
face the conflict
and/or antagonist,
moment of most
suspense

The Elements of a Narrative

Falling Action:
Explores
consequences of
climax, characters
begin to resolve
major issues

The Elements of a Narrative

Resolution: Conflicts are concluded, sense of

closure, may be happy or sad

The Elements of a Narrative

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Formal Letter Format

Dear Teacher Letter

1. Introduce yourself with a few biographical

details.
2. Explain your academic, social, and personal
likes and dislikes.
3. Explain your academic, social, and personal
strengths and challenges.
4. Explain your academic, social, and personal
goals for this year.
Due Friday, August 12th (EC for early turn-ins)