H4 P2 informal letter + literature recap

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

learning goals

•  I can pick the correct linking word for a given context.

• I know the structure of an informal letter.

•  I can determine the different literary aspects in a story

Remember

- In a book title, all words (except for pronouns/articles) are capitalized!: The Thursday Murder Club, The Couple at No. 9, Sherlock The Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures...

- A book is written BY someone: Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley.

- Know your author and spell their name properly!

- Look for synonyms at thesaurus.com

The structure of an informal letter

Heading: Address + Date (on the left side!!!)

Greeting: Dear (first name),

Opening:  Warm introduction (Thanks for the letter / Asking how they are)

Body: The main reason to write the letter (opdracht).

Closing: Friendly wrap-up and invitation to respond

Sign-off: Best regards, / Hope to see you soon, / Take care, 

(your name)

Rewrite the following two sentences into one, using the linking word given:

"He drove from Tangier to Agadir. 

He didn’t stop for a rest. (without)"

He drove from Tangier to Agadir without stopping for a rest.

Without stopping for a rest, he drove from Tangier to Agadir.

Rewrite the following to sentences into one, using the linking word given:

"She spoke very loudly. 

The old man still couldn’t hear her. (no matter how)"

No matter how loudly she spoke, the old man still couldn’t hear her. 

Rewrite the following sentences into one, using the linking word given: 

"I must put my glasses on. 

I won’t be able to see clearly. (unless)"

Unless I put my glasses on. I won’t be able to see clearly.

I won't be able to see clearly, unless I put my glasses on. 

Rewrite the following sentences into one, using the linking word given: 

"He played until the end of the match. 

He had injured his leg. (although)"

He played until the end of the match, although he had injured his leg. 

Although he had injured his leg, he played until the end of the match. 

Recap literature

setting

What is the setting of a story?

Setting

- time (e.g. 1994, last Tuesday, 10 years in the future)

- place (e.g. in outer space, on a boat, in your home)

- weather (e.g. rainy, sunny, windy)

- social conditions (e.g. racist society, a selfish family, poverty)

- mood (e.g. calm, optimistic, anxious)

                                       Be as precise as you can be!

What is the setting of your story?

plot

Freytag's Pyramid

initial   incident

Draw the plot of your book into Freytag's pyramid.

conflict

types of conflict

Conflict is the most important part of a story. It creates the plot! There are four different kinds of conflict in stories:

What were they again?

types of conflict

Conflict is the most important part of a story. It creates the plot! There are four different kinds of conflict in stories:

- Man versus Man

- Man versus Nature 

- Man versus Society 

- Man versus Self 

characters

round vs flat characters

individual/round - many sided and complex personalities.

 Static/flat – Stereotypes; they have one or two characteristics that never change and are often over-emphasized.

Protagonist

The protagonist is the central character or the main character in a story. They are often the character with whom the reader sympathizes or supports.

Define protagonist and discuss the role they play in a story. Ask students to identify protagonists from their favorite books or movies.

Antagonist

The antagonist is the character or force that opposes the protagonist. They create conflict and obstacles for the main character to overcome.

Explain the concept of an antagonist and provide examples from popular literature. Discuss the importance of conflict in storytelling.

Motivation

Motivation refers to the reasons behind a character's actions or behaviors. It helps to understand why a character behaves the way they do.

Define motivation and its significance in character development. Encourage students to analyze the motivations of characters they have encountered in their reading.

Theme

The story’s main ideas.

The “message” the writer intends to

communicate by telling the story

Topic

... is generally 1 word that outlines the main idea being explored in a text 

Examples: love, revenge, family, nature, war

Theme

... is the moral lesson that the author wants the reader to learn. Usually a sentence.

Topic

Fear of death

Love

Friendship

Theme

the fear of death can be a catalyst of change

People will often sacrifice anything for those they love

Friendship can often get people through even the hardest of times

What are the topic(s) and the theme of your book?

Point of view

The position of the narrator of the story 

and what the writer sees from that 

vantage point.

Point of view vs perspective

Point of view is HOW the narrator is telling the story 

Perspective is WHO is telling the story/ is being told about

For example: a book can have 1 point of view (3rd person), but 3 perspectives (3 different people))

4 types of points of view

1. First person: you get to see the thoughts of the narrator and see the world through their eyes (I, me).

2. Second person: when the reader is either a protagonist or a character in the story and the narrator addresses the reader (you).

3. Third-person omniscient: an outsider who knows everything.

4. Third-person limited: an outsider with limited knowledge.

play

Do you think your book needs a sequel?

If no, explain why not. if yes, explain what more you would like to read about the characters.

Explain the topic and theme of your book.

Describe the character you liked the least