Part 2: Plot Analysis

As you read the scenes in this lesson, select three important events in the play and complete the chart below.

Event:

In your own words, explain what happens in

this part of the play. Your answer should be

2-3 sentences.

Text Support:

Identify the Act and Scene in which this event takes

place and include a direct quote from this scene that

captures the mood.

Why is it important to the story?:

In your own words, explain why each

event is important. Your response should

be 2-3 sentences.

Event 1:

Event 2:

Event 3:

To celebrate black history month, we will be learning about the lives of some african americans. your assignment is to find biographical (life story) information about one famous african american historical figure. be sure that you find the following information about the person you select: date of birth, country of origin, how he or she (or his/her family) came to the united states, why he/she is famous, and how the person died (if applicable). we will use the information that you gather in the research on an in-class project. be sure to keep track of your sources; your final project will require a works cited page. in an internet search engine, which group of keywords is most appropriate for this assignment? a) black history month, date of birth b) african, american, people, biographies c) famous people, africa, america, project d) african american, people, countries, famous

Which word from the stanza can you use as a clue to determine the meaning of the word vales ?

Read the excerpt. “this is a train-servicing station and we have to wait for a train.” he shakes his head. i smile. “it’d be nice if we could get one.” lauren mizock has revised her draft of “train tracks” to convey plot events using