Opening: Today using “The Fight” paragraphs 1-13, trace the steps of a plot using the How and Why Characters Change reading strategy. Use the reading strategy chart to complete the identification of main character's thoughts, actions, and words that move the plot towards the resolution. [CLICK LINK]
Work Session:
Independently complete the story “The Fight” paragraph 21 cont’. Use the backside of How and Why Characters Change reading strategy worksheet to record character description of the minor character, Mike, from “The Fight”. Look through the text to identify the best textual evidence tracing the character’s thoughts, actions, and dialogue that show how Mike responds or changes as the plot moves towards its resolution.
Closing: Exit Ticket:
Determine why the character changed in the text “The Fight”.
At least 4 sentences that restate the question, answer the question, cite textual evidence, and explain the connection. [Answer written in bottom rectangle of How and Why Characters Change Wksht.]