H4 P2 W1 recap literature: setting, plot, conflict & character

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

What do I expect of you?

• Do your work!
• Try to speak as much English as possible. 
• Be mindful, respectful & communicate!
• Be on time: more than 5 minutes = too late. 
• Raise your hand if you have a question and be silent during explanations of me/student. 
• Bags are on the ground, phones in your bags. 
• No eating in the classroom (gum included), drinking water is allowed. 

learning goals

• I can describe the different parts of setting.
• I know the basic structure of plot.
• I can identify types of conflict.
• I know the difference between flat and round characters
• I know the difference between topic & theme
• I can identify the point of view of a story

What can you expect?

Periode 1: 

Kijk- en luistervaardigheid + leesvaardigheid

Periode 2:

leesvaardigheid + schrijfvaardigheid (informeel) over literatuur (1 book)

Periode 3: 

schrijfvaardigheid (formeel) + spreekvaardigheid over literatuur (2 books)

If you haven't chosen a book, do so now.

I expect you to bring the book to class starting next week.

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)

plot

Freytag's Pyramid

1

4

2

3

5

6

Freytag's Pyramid

4

2

3

5

6

Freytag's Pyramid

4

initial   incident

3

5

6

Freytag's Pyramid

4

initial   incident

5

6

Freytag's Pyramid

initial   incident

5

6

Freytag's Pyramid

initial   incident

6

Freytag's Pyramid

initial   incident

Freytag's pyramid

Why is the plot structure important?

Plot structure is not just used in literature, but in all storytelling, television and film.

Once you know plot structure, you can automatically organise something abstract into something that is concrete and makes sense. 

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.

New information

Theme, topic & point of view

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

Point of view

The position of the narrator of the story 

and what the writer sees from that 

vantage point.

Holmwoods

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Every week: do 2 reading exercises and 2 listening exercises