November 9, 2012I can analyze influences on characters and the way those influences affect the plot.

Bell Ringer• *6th period will complete ACT bell

ringer

• Define the following terms. Definitions can be in your own words.

• Character

• Characterization

• Dialogue

• Dramatic monologue

• Narration

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• External conflict

• Internal conflict

Powder

• Read the short story: Powder (page 156-158)

• Answer the following questions AS you read:1. What does the son want?

2. How is the father blocking the boy’s wish?

3. What is the father’s motivation for disobeying the state trooper?

4. What character traits does the father demonstrate in this passage?

5. What character traits does the boy have that help him avoid conflicts?

6. How does the boy’s attitude toward his father change?

7. How does this change help to resolve the story’s conflict?

• After you read the story, answer the questions on page 159 (1-8 on your clickers and question 9)

Exit Slip

• Create an alternate ending (resolution) for the story.•Must be at least a paragraph