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This document provides instructions and background information for a global studies project on analyzing stories. Students are asked to retell and analyze a story by explaining its message, making connections, and using one PowerPoint slide. They should use vocabulary words related to fiction vs nonfiction, genres, plot components, characters, and themes. The document defines these key terms and discusses how stories can be categorized based on their factual or fictional nature, genres determined by similar plots, and importance of elements like setting, point of view, protagonists, antagonists, conflicts and resolution in driving the plot.
The narrative is non-linear, with flashbacks, as it does not follow the story in chronological order. It is about a man named Joel searching a ruined city filled with monsters to find chicken soup for his friend Marline. The story begins with Marline as an older adult telling the story of Joel's search. It has a closed narrative that concludes with Joel finding the soup and living happily ever after. The narrative has multiple strands as it follows different characters. It is considered anti-realist due to unrealistic elements like monsters, talking dogs, and a vampire character. The narrative uses manipulation of time and space but does not include other common components like an opening, significant conflict, enigma, or climax.
Everett's brother writes him a letter while he is in prison to confront truths about his situation that he had been avoiding in their frequent phone calls. He has been thinking about Everett's confinement as a black man and the miserable plight of black men in general, which has influenced what he discusses in his work as an author, lecturer, and preacher. He wants to have a deeper, more reflective conversation with Everett through writing since it requires confronting yourself in a way that casual phone calls do not.
The review summarizes a book called "The Book That Eats People" by Jhon Perry, illustrated by Mark Fea!ng. It cautions that the book eats people. It describes how the story involves a book starting to eat people. The reviewer finds the book surprising because it is about a book that eats people, and recommends it for children aged 8 to 12 years old.
Alchemist is a fable about following your dreams.
Helps you to get rid of the delusions clouding your mind and you find the path to your destination to be clear.
This document proposes a game called "World's Loudest Library" where books are left in public places for others to find, read, and rehide, with the goal of spreading books, ideas, and fun throughout the community. Participants are encouraged to share their book findings on social media and bring new books to monthly parties to continue replenishing the circulating library. The aim is to promote reading, chance encounters, and positive social interaction.
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William Goldman was motivated to write the screenplay and abridge the book version of The Princess Bride due to his fond childhood memories of his father reading it to him while sick. As an adult, he struggled to find a copy of the book for his son and realized his father had only read him the best parts, so he decided to publish his own abridged version focusing on just the highlights. The introduction provides background on the challenges of adapting the book into a film and Goldman's personal history with the story.
This document provides 11 life lessons on topics like love, friendship, happiness, and living meaningfully. It advises appreciating those you care about through open communication of feelings. It also encourages perspective-taking and kindness toward others, as words and actions can significantly impact people. The overall message is to make the most of each day and find joy through both intimate connections and pursuing your dreams.
This document provides instructions and background information for a global studies project on analyzing stories. Students are asked to retell and analyze a story by explaining its message, making connections, and using one PowerPoint slide. They should use vocabulary words related to fiction vs nonfiction, genres, plot components, characters, and themes. The document defines these key terms and discusses how stories can be categorized based on their factual or fictional nature, genres determined by similar plots, and importance of elements like setting, point of view, protagonists, antagonists, conflicts and resolution in driving the plot.
The narrative is non-linear, with flashbacks, as it does not follow the story in chronological order. It is about a man named Joel searching a ruined city filled with monsters to find chicken soup for his friend Marline. The story begins with Marline as an older adult telling the story of Joel's search. It has a closed narrative that concludes with Joel finding the soup and living happily ever after. The narrative has multiple strands as it follows different characters. It is considered anti-realist due to unrealistic elements like monsters, talking dogs, and a vampire character. The narrative uses manipulation of time and space but does not include other common components like an opening, significant conflict, enigma, or climax.
Everett's brother writes him a letter while he is in prison to confront truths about his situation that he had been avoiding in their frequent phone calls. He has been thinking about Everett's confinement as a black man and the miserable plight of black men in general, which has influenced what he discusses in his work as an author, lecturer, and preacher. He wants to have a deeper, more reflective conversation with Everett through writing since it requires confronting yourself in a way that casual phone calls do not.
The review summarizes a book called "The Book That Eats People" by Jhon Perry, illustrated by Mark Fea!ng. It cautions that the book eats people. It describes how the story involves a book starting to eat people. The reviewer finds the book surprising because it is about a book that eats people, and recommends it for children aged 8 to 12 years old.
Alchemist is a fable about following your dreams.
Helps you to get rid of the delusions clouding your mind and you find the path to your destination to be clear.
This document proposes a game called "World's Loudest Library" where books are left in public places for others to find, read, and rehide, with the goal of spreading books, ideas, and fun throughout the community. Participants are encouraged to share their book findings on social media and bring new books to monthly parties to continue replenishing the circulating library. The aim is to promote reading, chance encounters, and positive social interaction.
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William Goldman was motivated to write the screenplay and abridge the book version of The Princess Bride due to his fond childhood memories of his father reading it to him while sick. As an adult, he struggled to find a copy of the book for his son and realized his father had only read him the best parts, so he decided to publish his own abridged version focusing on just the highlights. The introduction provides background on the challenges of adapting the book into a film and Goldman's personal history with the story.
This document provides 11 life lessons on topics like love, friendship, happiness, and living meaningfully. It advises appreciating those you care about through open communication of feelings. It also encourages perspective-taking and kindness toward others, as words and actions can significantly impact people. The overall message is to make the most of each day and find joy through both intimate connections and pursuing your dreams.
The poem "Mama Earth" by Aponi Truss uses personification to portray the Earth as a mother figure. It describes the Earth patiently enduring abuse from humans and other creatures through exaggerated imagery like hyenas crunching her bones. The analysis identifies the poetic devices of hyperbole, imagery, personification, rhyme and symbolism used in the poem. It concludes the overall message is that time passes quickly for some but slowly for others, and while Mother Earth currently provides for humanity even when abused, she cannot tolerate such abuse indefinitely from man.
This document outlines a proposal for a short film about possession focused on dolls and demons. The story involves a man who buys an old doll at a shop and fixes it, unaware it contains a demon. Strange events begin occurring, and the doll and demon possess the man. Key elements include the doll making subtle unexplained movements and a jump scare possession scene. The proposal explains how it will use cliches from the genre to create tension while having an original premise focused on doll possession.
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The document provides a book review of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. It summarizes the plot as a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins joins a company of dwarves and wizard Gandalf on a quest to reclaim a dwarven city from a dragon. It discusses key characters like Bilbo, the dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield, and Gandalf. The reviewer notes enjoying the imaginative world of Middle-earth and Bilbo's character development from timid to courageous. While sometimes overly descriptive, the reviewer overall rates the book highly for its exciting adventure and exploration of themes like companionship and proving oneself.
This document provides information and instructions for a reading project comparing two books: A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin and A Dog So Small by Philippa Pearce. It discusses why these two books were chosen, provides background on the authors and books, and outlines the tasks to be completed as part of the project, which include re-reading the books, writing responses, comparing them to a film adaptation, reading excerpts aloud, and rewriting sections from different perspectives.
This document contains inspirational quotations about life. It discusses the pain of unrequited love, learning to let go of what is not meant to be, the value of quiet companionship with good friends, not realizing what you're missing until it arrives, how quickly crushes can form but a lifetime to forget someone, to value personality over physical appearance, to pursue your dreams since you only have one life, to consider others' perspectives, and how a single cruel word can profoundly hurt someone.
The document provides guidance on how to write a strong think piece by effectively incorporating a source text. It emphasizes introducing the author and reading, summarizing the main idea in 1-2 sentences, and assuming the reader is unfamiliar with the source. Quotes and references from the reading should be used to illustrate and support points. Examples are provided that skillfully introduce and incorporate a Frederick Douglass essay to reinforce ideas and experiences.
1) The opening of a story is important to set the tone and hook the reader to keep reading.
2) Successful openings introduce characters, setting, or pose a question to invite the reader to learn more.
3) Examples from popular books demonstrate different types of effective openings, such as describing characters, settings, including dialogue or action, or asking a question.
The document contains inspirational quotations about life. It discusses the importance of expressing your feelings to someone you care about, learning to let go of relationships that were not meant to be, finding comfort in quiet companionship with good friends, and not taking relationships for granted. The quotations also address following your dreams, considering others' perspectives, being mindful of the impact of words, and appreciating what you have when you could lose it.
The document discusses the importance of story openings and provides examples of different types of effective openings. It notes that the first lines should set the tone, leave the reader with a question to encourage reading more, and introduce the characters, setting, and style. Openings discussed include describing a character, setting, both character and setting, starting with action, dialogue, a question, or statement. The opening should tell when and where the story is set, who the characters are, and the style/mood to hook the reader.
This document contains analysis of literary devices used in the book "Night" by Elie Wiesel. It provides 10 examples of different literary devices found in the text, including foreshadowing, simile, symbolism, metaphor, personification, characterization, and verbal irony. The examples are brief quotes from the book alongside an explanation of which literary device each quote demonstrates.
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The document summarizes several ideas from books, movies, and songs about factors that can further us or hinder us in life. It discusses how seeking freedom of thought and information from books like "Fahrenheit 451" and "West Side Story" can help people develop ideas and improve their lives, but others may try to stop this. It also addresses how having strength from beliefs as in "The Book of Eli" or finding happiness with supportive friends and getting along with them can further people, but fear or trying to control society as in "Lord of the Flies" can hinder individuals.
This document contains inspirational quotations about life. It discusses how expressing your feelings to someone you love can be difficult but holding back may be more painful. It also mentions that meeting someone important only to have to let them go can be sad. Additionally, it notes that the best conversations are those unspoken but understood with good friends.
This document contains reviews and discussion of two books: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen and Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin. One reviewer enjoyed the beautiful imagery and characters in Water for Elephants. Another reviewer found Mistress of the Art of Death to be a fast-paced mystery that kept them reading late into the night, with well-written characters set in historical fiction. The second reviewer expressed hope for a sequel to Mistress of the Art of Death.
This document discusses customizing one's brain through learning and practice. It uses an analogy of a man customizing his small red convertible car with unique gauges and dials. Similarly, most people use their brain in a standard, uncustomized way by going through school and work like everyone else. However, customizing one's brain through learning how to think differently can allow one to handle unexpected challenges without getting stuck like others might. It suggests starting today to learn how to customize one's brain so you can take action and leave others behind when faced with new situations.
Simple Steps To Rewire Your Thinking ProcessGeorge Hutton
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The poem "Mama Earth" by Aponi Truss uses personification to portray the Earth as a mother figure. It describes the Earth patiently enduring abuse from humans and other creatures through exaggerated imagery like hyenas crunching her bones. The analysis identifies the poetic devices of hyperbole, imagery, personification, rhyme and symbolism used in the poem. It concludes the overall message is that time passes quickly for some but slowly for others, and while Mother Earth currently provides for humanity even when abused, she cannot tolerate such abuse indefinitely from man.
This document outlines a proposal for a short film about possession focused on dolls and demons. The story involves a man who buys an old doll at a shop and fixes it, unaware it contains a demon. Strange events begin occurring, and the doll and demon possess the man. Key elements include the doll making subtle unexplained movements and a jump scare possession scene. The proposal explains how it will use cliches from the genre to create tension while having an original premise focused on doll possession.
Book report 9c_26november13_the_hobbit_michael J-Michael18
The document provides a book review of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. It summarizes the plot as a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins joins a company of dwarves and wizard Gandalf on a quest to reclaim a dwarven city from a dragon. It discusses key characters like Bilbo, the dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield, and Gandalf. The reviewer notes enjoying the imaginative world of Middle-earth and Bilbo's character development from timid to courageous. While sometimes overly descriptive, the reviewer overall rates the book highly for its exciting adventure and exploration of themes like companionship and proving oneself.
This document provides information and instructions for a reading project comparing two books: A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin and A Dog So Small by Philippa Pearce. It discusses why these two books were chosen, provides background on the authors and books, and outlines the tasks to be completed as part of the project, which include re-reading the books, writing responses, comparing them to a film adaptation, reading excerpts aloud, and rewriting sections from different perspectives.
This document contains inspirational quotations about life. It discusses the pain of unrequited love, learning to let go of what is not meant to be, the value of quiet companionship with good friends, not realizing what you're missing until it arrives, how quickly crushes can form but a lifetime to forget someone, to value personality over physical appearance, to pursue your dreams since you only have one life, to consider others' perspectives, and how a single cruel word can profoundly hurt someone.
The document provides guidance on how to write a strong think piece by effectively incorporating a source text. It emphasizes introducing the author and reading, summarizing the main idea in 1-2 sentences, and assuming the reader is unfamiliar with the source. Quotes and references from the reading should be used to illustrate and support points. Examples are provided that skillfully introduce and incorporate a Frederick Douglass essay to reinforce ideas and experiences.
1) The opening of a story is important to set the tone and hook the reader to keep reading.
2) Successful openings introduce characters, setting, or pose a question to invite the reader to learn more.
3) Examples from popular books demonstrate different types of effective openings, such as describing characters, settings, including dialogue or action, or asking a question.
The document contains inspirational quotations about life. It discusses the importance of expressing your feelings to someone you care about, learning to let go of relationships that were not meant to be, finding comfort in quiet companionship with good friends, and not taking relationships for granted. The quotations also address following your dreams, considering others' perspectives, being mindful of the impact of words, and appreciating what you have when you could lose it.
The document discusses the importance of story openings and provides examples of different types of effective openings. It notes that the first lines should set the tone, leave the reader with a question to encourage reading more, and introduce the characters, setting, and style. Openings discussed include describing a character, setting, both character and setting, starting with action, dialogue, a question, or statement. The opening should tell when and where the story is set, who the characters are, and the style/mood to hook the reader.
This document contains analysis of literary devices used in the book "Night" by Elie Wiesel. It provides 10 examples of different literary devices found in the text, including foreshadowing, simile, symbolism, metaphor, personification, characterization, and verbal irony. The examples are brief quotes from the book alongside an explanation of which literary device each quote demonstrates.
What dynamics in society further or hinder usGiacomoB94
The document summarizes several ideas from books, movies, and songs about factors that can further us or hinder us in life. It discusses how seeking freedom of thought and information from books like "Fahrenheit 451" and "West Side Story" can help people develop ideas and improve their lives, but others may try to stop this. It also addresses how having strength from beliefs as in "The Book of Eli" or finding happiness with supportive friends and getting along with them can further people, but fear or trying to control society as in "Lord of the Flies" can hinder individuals.
This document contains inspirational quotations about life. It discusses how expressing your feelings to someone you love can be difficult but holding back may be more painful. It also mentions that meeting someone important only to have to let them go can be sad. Additionally, it notes that the best conversations are those unspoken but understood with good friends.
This document contains reviews and discussion of two books: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen and Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin. One reviewer enjoyed the beautiful imagery and characters in Water for Elephants. Another reviewer found Mistress of the Art of Death to be a fast-paced mystery that kept them reading late into the night, with well-written characters set in historical fiction. The second reviewer expressed hope for a sequel to Mistress of the Art of Death.
This document discusses customizing one's brain through learning and practice. It uses an analogy of a man customizing his small red convertible car with unique gauges and dials. Similarly, most people use their brain in a standard, uncustomized way by going through school and work like everyone else. However, customizing one's brain through learning how to think differently can allow one to handle unexpected challenges without getting stuck like others might. It suggests starting today to learn how to customize one's brain so you can take action and leave others behind when faced with new situations.
Simple Steps To Rewire Your Thinking ProcessGeorge Hutton
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Delaying gratification is the key to success according to the document. It argues that humans evolved the ability to delay current pleasures for future gains, which allowed the development of societies and agriculture. Delaying gratification requires comparing present and future pleasures and choosing to build up greater future pleasure through delayed enjoyment now. Practicing this skill of delaying gratification can improve success by making it easier to build a huge future for oneself through compound growth and momentum over time.
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You may be stressed about revealing your cancer diagnosis to your child or children.
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Procrastination is a common challenge that many individuals face when it comes to completing tasks and achieving goals. It can hinder productivity and lead to feelings of stress and frustration.
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