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Unit 9-4 “Analyzing Literary Text Portfolio 1” - Guided Notes

Please Note: The portfolio in this unit was dropped!
Fill In the Blanks:
1. To explain why a story is effective you must ___________________________
the story. You look _____________________ at it’s _____________________ .
You _______________________ how it was written - and ______________ .
2. When you _____________________ a story, you ________________________
the details of the writing.
3. Analyzing literary texts helps you _______________________ stories and how
they are _______________________ .
4. Each character has a _________________________________. A character’s
__________________________________ is the way in which the character
_______________ about and _____________________ the world.
In what 3 ways does an author develop characters point of view?
1.
2.
3.
Define the following term:
1. Folktale -
Unit 9-5 “Analyzing Literary Text Portfolio 2” - Guided Notes
Please Note: The portfolio in this unit was dropped!
Fill In the Blanks:
1. Every story has a _____________________.
2. The __________________ is the central problem or ____________________
the main characters need to solve.
3. The conflict is what drives the _____________________ of the story.
4. __________________ _______________________ are repeated events in a
story.
5. A _______________________ is an additional story line that relates to the
main story.
Multiple Choice:
1. The sequence of events in a story…
a. plot
b. conflict
c. setting
d. characters
2. The time and place in which a story occurs…
a. plot
b. conflict
c. setting
d. characters
3. The people, animals, or other figures in a story…
a. plot
b. conflict
c. setting
d. characters
4. The problems or challenges the characters must solve…
a. plot
b. conflict
c. setting
d. characters
Define the following terms.
Word
figurative language
proverb
Dictionary Definition
Unit 9-6 “Analyzing Literary Text Portfolio 3” - Guided Notes
Please Note: The portfolio in this unit was dropped!
Fill in the blanks (pg. 2):
Writers use techniques to encourage readers to ________ __________ and feel
what the authors themselves are feeling. As a group, these techniques are known
as _________ __________.
The way an author uses literary devices can help you to interpret the meaning and
_________ of a literary text.
Literary devices can also affect the meaning of words and phrases. _________ –using objects or actions to represent something else–is a literary device that can
add layers of ___________ to a text. For example, an eagle could be used to
symbolize or represent freedom.
Unit 9-7 “Comparing Text and Media” - Guided Notes
Define the following terms.
Word
author’s
purpose
media
Dictionary Definition
Fill In the Blanks:
1. If you are unfamiliar with a text, you can spend some time looking for
____________________ ________________ to help you figure out it meaning
(pg. 2)
2. You experience stories and poems in different forms of __________________
(pg. 5).
3. ____________________ are forms of communication, such as print audio or
video. (pg. 8)
4. When you want to share a video or text of your own you must first,
____________________ and ____________________ the thoughts and ideas
you would like to communicate.
5. A video has both ___________________ and ___________________ .
Multiple Choice:
1. How does printed text influence a reader’s understanding of a text?
It adds music and visuals to change the tone.
It allows a reader to picture the story.
It changes the experience of listening to a text.
It emphasizes the speaker’s voice.
2. Which of the following is an example of media?
a discussion about penguins
a science lesson on birds
a speech about pelicans
a film about flamingos
3. Which of the following is an example of a video version of a story?
a YouTube video of an actor reading the story
an audiobook of the story
a motion picture about the author
a printed book of the story

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Unit 9-4 “Analyzing Literary Text Portfolio 1” - Guided Notes

Please Note: The portfolio in this unit was dropped!

Fill In the Blanks:

  1. To explain why a story is effective you must analyze the story. You look closely at its elements. You examine how it was written - and why.

  2. When you analyze a story, you study the details of the writing.

  3. Analyzing literary texts helps you understand stories and how they are constructed.

  4. Each character has a point of view. A character’s point of view is the way in which the character thinks about and interprets the world.

In what 3 ways does an author develop a character's point of view?

  1. Through dialogue (what characters say)
  2. Through thoughts (what characters think)
  3. Through actions (what characters do)

Define the following term:

  1. Folktale - A folktale is a traditional story that is passed down orally through generations, often conveying moral lessons, cultural values, or legends about historical figures.

Unit 9-5 “Analyzing Literary Text Portfolio 2” - Guided Notes

Please Note: The portfolio in this unit was dropped!

Fill In the Blanks:

  1. Every story has a conflict.

  2. The conflict is the central problem or challenge the main characters need to solve.

  3. The conflict is what drives the plot of the story.

  4. Recurring events are repeated events in a story.

  5. A subplot is an additional storyline that relates to the main story.

Multiple Choice:

  1. The sequence of events in a story…
    a. plot

  2. The time and place in which a story occurs…
    c. setting

  3. The people, animals, or other figures in a story…
    d. characters

  4. The problems or challenges the characters must solve…
    b. conflict

Define the following terms. Word
figurative language
Dictionary Definition: Figurative language is the use of words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often used to create imagery or express ideas in a more powerful way.

Word
proverb
Dictionary Definition: A proverb is a short, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth or piece of advice.

Unit 9-6 “Analyzing Literary Text Portfolio 3” - Guided Notes

Please Note: The portfolio in this unit was dropped!

Fill in the blanks (pg. 2): Writers use techniques to encourage readers to feel emotions and feel what the authors themselves are feeling. As a group, these techniques are known as literary devices. The way an author uses literary devices can help you to interpret the meaning and theme of a literary text. Literary devices can also affect the meaning of words and phrases. Symbolism – using objects or actions to represent something else – is a literary device that can add layers of meaning to a text. For example, an eagle could be used to symbolize or represent freedom.

Unit 9-7 “Comparing Text and Media” - Guided Notes

Define the following terms. Word
author’s purpose
Dictionary Definition: Author's purpose refers to the reasons why an author writes a text, which may include to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

Word
media
Dictionary Definition: Media refers to the various means of communication, including print, digital, audio, video, and other formats used to convey information or stories.

Fill In the Blanks:

  1. If you are unfamiliar with a text, you can spend some time looking for context clues to help you figure out its meaning.

  2. You experience stories and poems in different forms of media.

  3. Media are forms of communication, such as print, audio, or video.

  4. When you want to share a video or text of your own, you must first, organize and develop the thoughts and ideas you would like to communicate.

  5. A video has both visuals and audio.

Multiple Choice:

  1. How does printed text influence a reader’s understanding of a text?
    It allows a reader to picture the story.

  2. Which of the following is an example of media?
    a film about flamingos.

  3. Which of the following is an example of a video version of a story?
    a YouTube video of an actor reading the story.

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