2-17

Learning Target
I

can summarize a plot.

Essential

Question: How can I deconstruct a text to have a better understanding of its meaning and purpose?

DOL
This

week were focusing on to be verbs!

 Purpose:

Summarize what you have read so far in three sentences.

Independent Reading

RA/TA/TA
The

Glass Castle

73-80

Mini-lesson:

What to include in a plot summary

Plot summary: What should it include?

To

properly summarize a plot, you should include:

Setting Main characters names and relationships Major plot events (beginning, middle, end) A plot summary is objectivejust the facts, not what you think about the book (whether or not its good) or any sort of analysis (theme, symbolism, etc)

Work Period
Write

up a one page plot summary of The Glass Castle! Include all of the necessary components we talked about!

Closing
Summarize

what we read today in The Glass Castle in one sentence!