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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Narrative Pyramids

Students have begun using chapter books to study literature. Our current focus is character development and identifying key events in the plot. To practice these skills, students will be completing Narrative Pyramids as part of their homework. They should be completed in their reading notebooks and maintain a focus on one specific chapter. Here is the format:

1) Main Character's Name
2) Describe the character (list 2 traits)
3) Identify the setting
4) Explain the problem
5) Key event
6) Key event
7) Key event
8) Express a solution

Steps #4-8 should be written in complete sentence form. Encourage your child to be as specific as possible. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thanks!