Today's Agenda:

1. D.E.A.R.

2. Grades and work passed back (if you are absent, see me for these)

3. Plot Map Powerpoint (we went over this again and took notes)

4. Watch a cartoon episode and plot the events on the map

• exposition (including characters, setting and main conflict)
• 5 rising action events
• climax
• 2 falling action events
• resolution

5. Review the elements on the plot map and go over tonight's homework

Homework:

• Watch a TV show (not reality TV or a televised sport) and complete a plot map with the elements listed above
• Read your lit circle book
• Work on reaction notes #2 (they are due 9/17 (B), 9/18 (A)

Due Today:

• late work