Lesson Objective

After rereading and discussing a model of close reading, students will be able to analyze how a particular sentence or chapter fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of theme, setting, or plot.

Think of a movie, television show, or book you like. How are the stories you like best usually structured? Do they vary? What kind of structure do you like best?
How does understanding how a story is structured help you to better understand plot?

analyze, flashback, plot, setting, story structure, theme

Instruction:
CCSS: RL.6.5
Application:
CCSS: RL.6.1, RL.6.5, SL.6.1.A, SL.6.1.C, SL.6.2

Analyze how a particular sentence or chapter fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of theme, setting, or plot.

on grade level peer support
small group
visual glossary

Have students complete the multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their understanding of story structure. 

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