Calvin and Hobbes Pyramid

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English 7
Calvin and Hobbes Story Pyramid

After discussing the example comic strip, you will now break down one on your own.
First…
This is a pair assignment. Your partner is your neighbor. Together, cut out (carefully, each panel of your strip.
Second, organize each panel into categories: Exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution. You will have to order each in the sequence that it occurred.
Third, draw, neatly, a story pyramid on your large paper and place each slide where it fits along the pyramid.
Now you will need to write a caption for each stage of the pyramid, Use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar:
Exposition: Include reference to character, setting, and background.
Rising Action: Identify the conflict.
Climax: Identify ONE climactic event.
Resolution: Explain and predict the outcomes.
Finally, create a properly formatted heading and creative title in ink.
Grading will be done based on a 4 pt. rubric scale that will have an emphasis on neatness and appearance so work carefully. All work will be done in class.

Agenda 7 for 9/6-9/10

Monday
Labor Day NO SCHOOL

Tuesday
Library Orientation

Wednesday
Collect Name Essay typed drafts Quickwrite: What is your favorite Disney movie? Please explain in detail the exposition of that story. Remember, exposition is the character, setting, and background details that the reader/viewer must understand before the rising action of the story can commence.
Grammar 10.4 and Correct
HW: EVERYONE MUST HAVE A TYPED NAME ESSAY BY TOMORROW. NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXCUSES
Thursday
Introduce Calvin & Hobbes Pyramids
Grammar 11.1

Friday
Calvin & Hobbes Plot Pyramids