Objective: by the end of class, students will demonstrate ability to write a cohesive essay demonstrating comprehension of short plays and resoltion development.

DO NOW

Quick review of the plays you read and wrote resolutions for yesterday. Take out the plot structures to use as a guide. Basically, you are going to transform your plot structure into an essay.

1. Write a five paragraph essay in the following format:

PAragraph 1 = introduction - should include the setting and basic situation

Paragrapgh 2 = character traits of the main characters of the story (protaganist and antagonist)

Paragrapgh 3 - Conflicts - what is going on?

Paragraph 4 = the resolution that you developed as a result of knowing the characters and the conflicts

paragraph 5 = conclusion - quick summary and include why you resolved the situation the way you did.

Do not forget to include transitional statements between paragraphs.

2nd half of class, we will finish watching peaceful warrior. Pay attention, because you will have questions to answer aftr the movie.