Week 1 Assignments

Directions: Read the assigned story at least twice. Complete the sections below.

Some useful terms:

fiction = a work (= short story; novel; film) of a writer’s imagination

characters = the “actors” in the story

plot = the series of events that are the foundation of a story

plot summary = a sentence that states the title, author, main character(s), and a summary of the two or three most important events in the story. For example: In “Cinderella” by Charles Perrault, a young woman is treated badly by her family, but thanks to magic, she marries a prince.

I. As you read, make a list of observations about the story. Make at least 4 (four) observations. For example: Who is the most important character? Where does the story take place?

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II. Respond in one complete sentence.* If you are not sure what a complete sentence is, refer to the GRAMMAR REVIEW in the Course Information module.

1. Who is the main character?

2. What do you think are the two most important events in the story?

III. Review the definition of a Plot Summary above. Write a one-sentence plot summary of the assigned story. Then continue with a paragraph explaining what you think the two most important events in the story are, and why you think so. The paragraph should be at least 250 words total.