Week 2: Introducing Dialogue (Frindle)
Monday: HW Guiding Notes p.1-2
Today we briefly discussed how dialogue and narration work together to paint a picture in the reader's mind. We will learn more about this in the following lessons, but you should read below to have a better idea and be prepared. We also talked about how words are created and learned some new words!
How Dialogue and Narration Work Together:1. It provides character development
Together, dialogue and narration make stories interesting and help us picture what’s happening. Dialogue brings characters to life, while narration builds the world they live in. When they work together, they create a vivid story in our minds!
Have a look at the PowerPoint file below for the videos that we watched in class.
Today we briefly discussed how dialogue and narration work together to paint a picture in the reader's mind. We will learn more about this in the following lessons, but you should read below to have a better idea and be prepared. We also talked about how words are created and learned some new words!
How Dialogue and Narration Work Together:1. It provides character development
- Dialogue: What characters say helps us know who they are. For example, if someone talks loudly and confidently, we might think they are brave.
- Narration: The narrator (the person telling the story) describes what the characters look like and how they feel, giving us more details about them.
- Narration: Sets the stage by describing where and when the story takes place. This helps us picture the place in our minds.
- Dialogue: Characters might mention things about their surroundings, like "It’s really hot today!" This makes the setting feel real.
- Dialogue: Fast conversations can make the story exciting and create tension. For example, if characters are arguing, their words might come quickly.
- Narration: Slower parts help us think about what’s happening. It gives us time to feel the emotions in the story.
- Dialogue: Shows how characters feel through their words. If someone says, “I’m so sad,” we know they are upset.
- Narration: Describes how characters act or what the place looks like, which can make us feel strong emotions too.
- Dialogue: Sometimes what characters don’t say is just as important. They might hint at their feelings without saying them directly.
- Narration: Can explain what’s really going on inside a character’s mind, adding more depth to the conversation.
Together, dialogue and narration make stories interesting and help us picture what’s happening. Dialogue brings characters to life, while narration builds the world they live in. When they work together, they create a vivid story in our minds!
Have a look at the PowerPoint file below for the videos that we watched in class.
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