Week 8 - U5 - Lessons 7/8 - Analyzing Literary Text - Oct. 2nd

Which racoon speaks to you today?

Where ya at?

Pop your answers in the Zoom chat!

Reminders....

• Fall break, yay!

• Quarter Ends October 8th

• Portfolio - did you do it?

• Chat during class

By the end of class you will be able to...

• Explain what a setting is and how it impacts the mood of a text.

• Identify words in a text that influence mood

• Define more literary vocab terms and how they are used
  
  

​Before we dive in....
let's do a super quick review of literary terms we already know:

​Direct vs. Indirect Evidence
Inference
Denotation
Connotation
Theme
Mood
Audience
Relevant
Sequential

​LINK TO UNIT 5 LITERARY TERMS
GUIDED NOTES
AND
EXTRA PRACTICE

​Mr. Johnson loved winning awards. His room was packed with shiny trophies and ribbons from all the competitions he had won. At first, every win made him feel proud and excited, but over time, he stopped feeling happy about his victories. He missed important family events because he was too busy chasing more prizes. His friends stopped inviting him to hang out because he never had time. Now, even though his room was full of trophies, Mr. Johnson felt lonely and sad. He wondered if all his hard work was worth it after all.

A. The passage starts by showing Mr. Johnson’s many trophies and ends with his feeling lonely, showing how obsession with winning can make you feel empty.
B. The passage describes Mr. Johnson’s success and ends with him feeling proud, showing that obsession leads to happiness.
C. The passage shows random events that don’t connect, so it’s unclear if Mr. Johnson’s obsession matters.
D. The passage simply lists Mr. Johnson’s achievements and doesn’t show any impact of his obsession.

​How does the structure of the passage help show the theme of obsession?

Passage Practice

The sun was beginning to set over the small town, painting the sky in shades of pink and gold. A warm breeze drifted through the open windows, carrying the sweet scent of blooming flowers. In the distance, children laughed and played, their voices echoing softly down the quiet street. The houses, with their white picket fences and tidy gardens, glowed in the soft evening light, while the sound of cicadas filled the air with a gentle hum. Everything felt calm, like the world was settling down for the night.

​Let's talk mood and setting...

Characterization - the way an author shows what a character is like in a story. This includes their personality, thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Direct Characterization - when the author TELLS you exactly what the character is like. For example, the author might say, "Sarah is kind and helpful."

Indirect Characterization - when the author SHOWS what the character is like through their actions, words, thoughts, and how others react to them. For example, if Sarah helps a lost dog find its owner, you can tell she is kind without the author directly saying it.

Direct Characterization -
"Alexia was a tall and athletic teenager, known for her quick reflexes on the basketball court."

What it shows: Alexia is physically gifted and involved in sports.

"Tyler was a diligent student who spent hours studying each night to maintain his top grades."

What it shows: Tyler is hardworking and values his education.

Indirect Characterization -
"Every day after school, Brianna volunteered at the community center, helping younger kids with their homework."

What it shows: Brianna is generous and enjoys helping others, indicating her caring nature.

"I don’t care what everyone else thinks; I’m going to wear what makes me happy!" Jesse declared with a grin.

What it shows: Jesse is confident and independent, not afraid to express his individuality.

Can you think of an example of each from a book, movie, or tv show?

Complex Character - change



Static Character - no change

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Terms that go together... (are you noticing a pattern yet?)

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​Direct Evidence

Indirect Evidence

Inference

Explicit

Indirect Characterization

Direct Characterization

Denotation

Literal

Implied

Connotation

Implication

Fact