Grade8_Lesson_Literature_Elements_With_Activities.pptx

Grade 8 Elements of Literature

1. Elements of Literature Grade 8 – English Lesson With Examples and Activities

2. Themes and Moral/Values Theme – Central idea or message (e.g., love, freedom, justice) Moral – Lesson the story teaches (e.g., 'Honesty is the best policy') Often implied through characters’ actions and outcomes 📝 Activity: Identify the theme in a short story you've read

3. Characters and Their Actions and Decisions Characters: Main (protagonist) and supporting Actions reveal traits (e.g., brave, selfish, kind) Decisions affect plot and theme 📝 Activity: What decision did the main character make? Was it right?

4. Characterization Direct: The author tells traits directly (e.g., 'She was kind.') Indirect: Shown through actions, speech, thoughts (e.g., Helping others) Helps readers infer personality 📝 Activity: Find an example of indirect characterization in a story

5. Conflict Internal Conflict: Within a character (e.g., fear, guilt) External Conflict: Against other characters or forces Types: Man vs. man, self, society, nature 📝 Activity: What is the central conflict in your favorite story?

6. Plot Structure Exposition: Intro to setting and characters Rising Action: Events leading to climax Climax: Turning point Falling Action: Events after climax Resolution: Conflict ends 📝 Activity: Plot a story using a plot diagram

7. Symbolism and Imagery Symbolism: Objects representing ideas (e.g., heart = love) Imagery: Descriptive language appealing to senses Creates mood and meaning 📝 Activity: Identify symbols and imagery in a poem or short story

8. Point of View First Person: 'I' – narrator is part of the story Third Person Limited: Knows one character’s thoughts Third Person Omniscient: Knows all thoughts 📝 Activity: Rewrite a paragraph in another point of view