"The Somebody"

Over the weekend, you read "The Somebody."  Today we will discuss it, and talk about the following terms:

• P.Q.E. (Prepare, Quote, Explain)
• Direct characterization
• Indirect characterization
• Unreliable narrator

Notice that the definition for the last three terms are on my flashcards, here.

To reinforce your understanding of these terms, you will need to write a "min-paper" due tomorrow as well.

The instructions are below:

Mini-Paper on “The Somebody” Due Tuesday.

Directions:  Write two paragraphs in response to the following questions.  Your paper can be either typed or handwritten in ink.   It should be “final draft” quality work, so be sure to edit.

·      Paragraph 1:  What is Chato’s character like?  Name one or two clear personality traits, then give several examples of how those traits are shown through indirect methods.

·      Paragraph 2: How does Chato’s family have an impact on who he is and what he is like (personality traits)?  Give several details about his family and explain how they impact Chato.

In each paragraph, be sure to follow the correct structure for a paragraph:

1.     Topic sentence

2.     Supporting details (PQE)

a.     Prepare the reader by giving at least a phrase that tells us when in the action the following quote your are giving us shows up.

b.     Direct quote from the story (any sentence that you take from the story, whether it is dialog or narration – it doesn’t matter).

c.      Explain the significance of that quote:  How does it help prove the main idea of that paragraph?

3.     Concluding sentence