"Minerva Writes Poems"
Plot
Objectives: Distinguishing between traditionally plotted and episodic novels.
Writing statements of theme for episodic novels based on the action in the
vignette.
Activity:
Identify which of the five important plot elements are present in "Minerva Writes
Poems." (We worked on these elements in Speak, but if you need to look up these
elements online in order to do the assignment then you should do so.) Write a
statement of theme based on the action in the vignette. The first one is done for you.
EXAMPLE:
Title: "No Speak English"
• Exposition The third floor front apartment across the street.
• Rising Action The fat woman arrives but does not speak English.
. Climax The baby starts to talk in English.
• Falling Action The sad woman cries.
• Resolution Mamacita tells her child not to speak English.
Statement of Theme:
Immigrants have problems adjusting to their new lives.
Title:
• Exposition
• Rising Action
. Climax
• Falling Action
• Resolution
Statement of Theme: