Two stories of flying: write a summary and include textbook keywords

Chapter 1

Understand the assignment & reading goals

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What counts as a strong summary (objective, concise, no quotes unless required)

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Identify the “textbook keywords” your class expects

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Active reading notes: 5W1H + plot arc + theme

Chapter 2

Story 1: comprehension & summary build

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Story 1 plot arc: exposition → rising action → climax → falling action → resolution

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Story 1 characters & characterization (traits, motivation, change)

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Story 1 setting & atmosphere (time, place, mood, context clues)

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Story 1 conflict & resolution (internal/external; cause-effect chain)

Chapter 3

Story 2: comprehension & summary build

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Story 2 plot arc: exposition → rising action → climax → falling action → resolution

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Story 2 characters & characterization (traits, motivation, change)

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Story 2 setting & atmosphere (time, place, mood, context clues)

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Story 2 conflict & resolution (internal/external; cause-effect chain)

Chapter 4

Compare the two stories (flying as plot device and/or symbol)

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Common themes & central idea (freedom, risk, ambition, escape, identity, etc.)

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Similarities/differences in conflict type, stakes, and outcomes

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Narrative choices: point of view, tone, pacing

Chapter 5

Textbook keywords to embed (literary + writing terms)

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Core literary terms: theme, setting, conflict, climax, resolution, characterization

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Narration terms: point of view, narrator, tone, mood

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Figurative/symbolic terms: symbolism, motif, imagery, metaphor

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Academic writing terms: main idea, supporting detail, transition, concise paraphrase

Chapter 6

Write the final combined summary (with keywords)

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Plan: 1–2 sentences per story + 1–2 comparison sentences (if required)

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Draft: include keywords naturally (don’t list them; weave them into sentences)

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Edit for accuracy and brevity (remove opinions; keep only key events/ideas)

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Checklist: names/spelling, tense consistency, 3–8 keywords included, no major plot errors