Somebody, Wanted, But, So

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Somebody, Wanted, But, So

• Summarizing plot

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Who is Somebody?

• When we begin to summarize the plot of a story or
  a novel, the first item we need to consider is
  the WHO. Who is that main character? Who is the
  action of the story happening to? Who is in the
  story mainly about?

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What is the Wanted?

• Once we have figured out the WHO, we now must
  focus on the WHAT. What did they want? What were
  they after? What was the object of their desire?

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What is the PROBLEM?

• Now in most stories, we can find the WHO and the
  WHAT pretty easily. However, trying to locate
  the central PROBLEM that is blocking the WHO from
  getting the WHAT is a little more difficult. We
  must ask ourselves, WHY? Why couldnt the WHO
  get the WHAT? Why are they struggling? Why do
  they have a PROBLEM?

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So then what HAPPENS?

• By the end of the story or novel, the WHY has
  been answered and usually the WHO gets the WHAT.
  In this next section, we must describe HOW. HOW
  did the WHO get the WHAT? How were they able to
  overcome the obstacles in their way to get what
  it was that they wanted?

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But our SWBS paper is longer?

• When trying to summarizing a novel, you must give
  a little more detail. This is why our form is
  longer.
• We have the basics there, (SOMEBODY, WANTED, BUT,
  SO), however, we are breaking it down further to
  get at the heart of the overall story.

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All together Now!

• Ok, so lets do a sample together.
• Who is the main character of our book?
• Katniss
• What did she want?
• To make sure she survived the Hunger Games.
• So what did she do?
• She trained hard and gave into Haymitch and
  Peetas idea of star-crossed lovers.

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All together now!

• But what got in her way?
• She was afraid and she really didnt like Peeta.
• So what did she do now?
• She gave in anyway.
• Finally, what happened?
• Well youll have to finish the book to get that
  answer. ?

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Now you do it!

• Ok, now on the back, I want you to think of your
  favorite reality TV show.
• Using the SWBS chart, summarize your show.
• Remember our clues WHO, WHAT, PROBLEM, SO THEN
  WHAT!

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Now its ESSAY time! Yeah!

• Now with your reality TV show SWBS, you are going
  to begin writing an essay.
• Heres the topic
• Write an essay comparing the Hunger Games to your
  chosen reality TV show. Be sure to point out
  similarities, and to discuss how they manipulate,
  and deceive. How is appearance and true reality
  relate to both the Hunger Games and your show.

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Thats it!

• You will continue writing this essay today,
  tomorrow, Monday, and Tuesday.
• Your final copy will be due Tuesday. If youre
  going to be out on Tuesday, then it is due
  Monday.
• Have fun and my the Odds Ever Be in Your Favor! ?