LESSON OBJECTIVES

a. unlock the meaning of difficult words,

b. single out the elements of a story,
c. note important details from a reading text,
d. determine the purpose of the author.
1. Madison was ingenious at finding ways to work more
quickly. She cleverly and originally devised a machine
to hasten the work process.

diligent patient

inventive
1. Madison was ingenious at finding ways to work more
quickly. She cleverly and originally devised a machine
to hasten the work process.

diligent patient

inventive
2. Without any training or diploma, he took on construction
and salesman job to make ends meet.

become rich lend money

earn enough money to live

2. Without any training or diploma, he took on construction
and salesman job to make ends meet.

become rich lend money

earn enough money to live

3. He is a well - known scoundrel in town. No doubt if no
one believes in him.

dishonest person lazy person

arrogant person
3. He is a well - known scoundrel in town. No doubt if no
one believes in him.

dishonest person lazy person

arrogant person
4. Jed is a radical leader. He always focuses on activities
that lead to his community’s progress.

indifferent authoritarian

reformist
4. Jed is a radical leader. He always focuses on activities
that lead to his community’s progress.

indifferent authoritarian

reformist
5. The police officers run after an ex-convict who has just
robbed again in a nearby department store.

gang of thieves famous fraternity

formerly released from a prison

5. The police officers run after an ex-convict who has just
robbed again in a nearby department store.

gang of thieves famous fraternity

formerly released from a prison

 ABOUT THE TEXT
Les Miserables is a French historical novel by
Victor Hugo. It was first published in 1862 and
considered as one of the greatest novels of the
19th century. It has been adapted to various
media since its publication.
The 8 Elements of a Story

1. Setting - includes the time and place in

which the story takes place.
The 8 Elements of a Story

2. Characters - one of the most important

elements of a short story or a novel. They are the
people or animals featured in the story.
The 8 Elements of a Story

3. Conflict - it is the main challenge to overcome.

It makes the story move.
 Types of Conflict
a. Protagonist vs Antagonist
b. Protagonist vs Nature
c. Protagonist vs Self
d. Protagonist vs Society
The 8 Elements of a Story

4. Theme - it is the author’s central argument or

big idea.
- it conveys a fundamental wisdom or
fundamental truth about human nature
The 8 Elements of a Story

5. Plot - is the sequence of events that tell the

story
 Structure of a Plot
1. Exposition - provides the necessary background
including the setting and characters.

2. Rising Action - introduces the conflict, problem

or challenges in a story.
 Structure of a Plot
3. Climax - is the turning point of the story where
the tensions come to a head

4. Falling Action - is where the tension starts to

dissolve
 Structure of a Plot
5. Resolution / Denouement - gives a sense of
closure to the reader
The 8 Elements of a Story

6. Point of View - is the perspective from which

the story is told.
 Types of Point of View
1. First Person - told by the protagonist - “I”
2. Second Person - narrated by an outsider - “YOU”
3. Third Person - omniscient narrator - “He, She,
They”
The 8 Elements of a Story

7. Tone - is the attitude or how the author feels

toward the subject.
Examples: joyful, serious, sad, optimistic
The 8 Elements of a Story

8. Mood - is what the reader feels while reading

the story.

Examples: cheerful, gloomy, calm, angry, lonely

The 8 Elements of a Story

8. Mood - is what the reader feels while reading

the story.

Examples: cheerful, gloomy, calm, angry, lonely

8. what the reader feels while reading the story.

Examples: cheerful, glomy, calm, angry, lonely

 AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
8. what the reader feels while reading the story.
Persuade
Inform
Examples: cheerful, glomy, calm, angry, lonely
Narrate
Entertain
 AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
8. what the reader feels while reading the story.
Persuade - the author tries to
convince the readers
Examples: cheerful, to believe
glomy, calm, an idea
angry, lonely
or to take a course of action.
 AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
8. what the reader feels while reading the story.
Inform - the author gives the
readers
Examples: facts and
cheerful, information
glomy, calm, angry,so that
lonely
they could learn something
new.
 AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
8. what the reader feels while reading the story.
Narrate - the author relates a story
or recounts
Examples: events
cheerful, glomy, calm, angry, lonely
 AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
8. what the reader feels while reading the story.
Entertain - the author wants the
readers
Examples: to haveglomy,
cheerful, fun while reading.
calm, angry, lonely
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 ASSIGNMENTS
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Activity 2: Quizizz
Examples:
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Plot Organizer
glomy, calm, angry, lonely
Post Test
8. what the reader feels while reading the story.

Examples: cheerful, glomy, calm, angry, lonely