1. November 15, 2010
Literature: Novel
Writing: In-class cause/effect paragraph

2. Housekeeping
• Catching up with work
- hand in current work first
- then go back and do catch up work
• Compare and Contrast Paragraph homework
POSTPONED

3. Conflict
Conflict:
the problem, goal, or tension that the main
character is facing
There are many types of conflict in the novel.
• Character vs. Character
• Character vs. Self
• Character vs.
Society/Environment/Circumstances

4. Conflict in The Absolutely True Diary
of a Part-Time Indian
• Character vs. Character
Junior vs. Rowdy
Junior vs. Roger
Junior vs. Sheriden
Junior vs. Ms. Jeremey
Junior vs. P

5. Conflict in The Absolutely True Diary
of a Part-Time Indian
• Character vs. Self
Junior vs. self
1. feels he’s betrayed his tribe; he feels like a
traitor
-feels bad for beating Wellpinit in basketball
-feels like he caused the deaths all around him
2. he is struggling with his identity; who is he?
where does he belong?

6. • Character vs.
Society/Environment/Circumstances
Junior vs. circumstances
- family situation – father often drunk, poor,
poor education, no future, no hope
- physical problems/appearance
- racism/acceptance
- alcoholism
Conflict in The Absolutely True Diary
of a Part-Time Indian

7. For the Exam
• Be able to explain the conflict
– who/what is it between
– cause/why
– how it develops
– whether it is resolved or not
– how it is resolved

8. Author Biography
• Read this brief biography of Sherman Alexie.
• What do you notice about his life?

9. Author Interview
• Alexie Interview on Youtube.com
• What events in the story are different than in
his life?
• What is Alexie’s attitude toward Alcohol?

10. BREAK

11. Cause and Effect Paragraphs
Cause and effect paragraphs explain either
• the causes or reasons for something, OR
• the effects or results of something

12. Cause and Effect Paragraphs
Ex: I broke up with Tony for several reasons.
Q: What is being explained?
A: The cause(s) of the breakup.
Ex: Breaking up with Tony made me happy in
many ways.
Q: What is being explained?
A: The results of the breakup.

13. Outline for Example 1
Topic Sentence:
I broke up with Tony for several reasons .
topic point/message
Supporting Reasons
- first, he was late
- give details
- second, he had to have his own way
- give details
- third, he was abrupt
- give details

14. Outline for Example 2
Topic Sentence:
Breaking up with Tony made me happy in many ways.
topic point/message
Supporting reasons
- First, I did not have to put up with his rude behavior.
- give details
- Second, I had more free time.
- give details
- Finally, I could date other boys if I wanted to.
- give details

15. In-class Cause and Effect Paragraph
• Read the handout from beginning to end before you
begin.
• Follow the writing process: pre-writing, rough draft, final
draft.
• Be sure to compare your final draft to the checklist on
the handout. Make any last-minute corrections that will
improve the content or the sentence skills.
• Hand in all your work stapled to the handout.
/20 marks

16. Homework
Wednesday (next class):
• Finish reading the novel.
• Review the story before the quiz on
Wednesday.
• Complete Character Assignment Part 1 and
bring it to class on Wednesday.
• Complete the final vocabulary paragraph.