plot map treasure of lemon brown

							Symbolism: Identify one
object: _______________                  CLIMAX in “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” by Walter Dean Myers
What might it symbolize?                 ___________________________________________________________________________
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                                                                                                                         FALLING                         name________________________
                                                                                                                         ACTION                                 per.________
                                                                                                                                                               date:_______




 RISING ACTION:
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                                                                                                                                            RESOLUTION________________________________
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                                                                   Point of View?                            THEME TOPICS:
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                                                                           Literary Skills Focus: Take notes about conflict from Holt 15.
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                                                                           EXPOSITION: conflict, setting, characters
                           1.   Setting: Time: _______________________________ Place: ______________________________________________
                                    Does the setting affect the mood? Explain: _____________________________________________________________________
                                    While we read, record precise details of setting that relate to conflict and mood.
                           2.   What is central conflict? ______________________________________________________________
                           3.   Main Character(s): __________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________


    Story’s genre:_______________________________________
    About the Author Walter Dean Myers: Jot down a few bullets to summarize his background. (See Holt 16)
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Questions for “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”: Holt 27
    1. Regarding his past, Lemon Brown reveals to Greg that:___________________________________________________________________________________
    2. Lemon Brown’s treasure is: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
        This treasure means a lot to him because:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
    3. Review the chart you made as you read the story. Below the chart, describe the climax and resolution. How does the story end?
       Characters                                         Conflicts                                            Complications
                                                                                                               (sequence of main events)
        Greg                                               Wants to play basketball

        Dad                                                Wants

        Lemon Brown                                        Wants

        Climax:

        Resolution:

    4. Evaluate: Some stories have subplots, or less important plots, that relate to and enrich the main plot. How is the story of Lemon Brown
        and his son a subplot? What is its relevance to the overall meaning of the story?
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5. Evaluate: Myers has said that one of his goals in writing is to “counter” values conveyed by television. What values do you think he means? If
Myers asked you whether the plot of this story challenge the values on TV, how would you respond?
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6. Analyze: How does Lemon Brown resolve the conflict with the thugs? What surprises the reader about his actions during this episode?
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7. Interpret: What internal conflict has Greg resolved at the end of the story?____________________________________________________________________________
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8. Evaluate: a. In the resolution of a story, many of the conflicts are usually addressed and resolved. What conflicts at the beginning of the story
does Myers leave unresolved at the end? b. What might be the author’s purpose in this?
         a.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
         b._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
On separate sheet: Graphic organizer for theme mini-essay
What is the theme of this story? Decide on a theme and pick two supporting reasons.
You will argue your theme in a timed writing next week.
Have a graphic organizer ready with 1. Your theme 2. Your two supporting reasons 3. Quotes/evidence from the story that support your supporting reasons and theme.