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Exploring Narrative Perspectives: Contrasting Two Internal Narrators in "No More Dead Dogs"

In this reading cycle, we delve into the narrative techniques of "No More Dead Dogs," focusing on the contrasting perspectives of two internal narrators, Rachel and Wallace. Our big question explores preferences for stories with a single narrator versus multiple viewpoints. As we engage in cooperative discussions, we will analyze how narrators shape our understanding of the story, identify when shifts occur, and reflect on the significance of these differences. Join us in discovering how varied points of view enrich storytelling and impact our connections to the characters.

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Exploring Narrative Perspectives: Contrasting Two Internal Narrators in "No More Dead Dogs"

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  1. Mystery Number 85

  2. No More Dead Dogs Cycle 1, Day 2

  3. Agenda • Reading Goal: • As we read, we will contrast points of view of two internal narrators. • Today’s Big Question: • Would you rather read a story with one narrator or more than one? • Team Cooperation Goal: help and encourage others

  4. TV and movies T-P-S • What is a narrator? • If every story you read has a narrator, do movies and TV shows have narrators too? Who is telling the story you are watching? • How does a camera act like a narrator in a movie or TV show?

  5. POV T-P-S • What do you think POV stands for? • What would you see if a movie showed POV of a character running through the woods? • When you are watching POV, is the camera an internal or external narrator?

  6. As we read, we will contrast points of view of two internal narrators. • T-P-S • How do you know when the narrator changes in this story? • If the author had not used these chapter titles, what other clues would you have that the narrator had changed? • When narrators change, you get a different point of view and a different voice telling the story. Why might it be important to contrast the narrators’ points of view and be aware of their differences?

  7. Listening • pgs 15-19 • Think Aloud

  8. Vocabulary

  9. Partner read pgs 20-26 (stop at the break) • The coach implied that a lot of the struggles to succeed in football don’t happen on the field. What do you think he was trying to tell Wallace? • How does Wallace react to the coach’s statement, “It’s your job to get off detention”? Do you agree with the coach or with Wallace? Why? • Wallace is very popular and yet he has an ex-best friend. Why does he think Cavanaugh is against him? • Contrast Rachel’s point of view concerning acting and Wallace’s point of view concerning football. (write)

  10. Reflection # heads • What other books have you read that used multiple narrators? • Would you rather read a story with one narrator or more than one? Why? • Which narrator do you identify with or understand best: Rachel or Wallace? • Vocab practice.

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