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A Study of Tuck Everlasting – Elements of a Novel

Mrs. Bartholomew’s ClassRichland Elementary School, 4th grade January-February 2014

All novels have characters. Characters are who the novel is about. They usually experience changes and challenges during different points in the novel.

Characters

Winnie

JesseThe Stranger

The setting is where and when a story takes place. Setting plays a very important role in Tuck Everlasting. We will write about the part setting plays in the novel.

Setting

Plot tells what happens in the story. The plot usually has a climax – the most important part of the story. All action before the climax is calling “ascending action.” All events after the climax is called “descending action.”

You will work in small groups to create plot diagrams for Tuck Everlasting.

Plot

Some times authors use:• Imagery – pictures authors paint

with words.• Symbolism – using an object to

stand for something that has deeper meaning.

Other tools authors use …

Authors choose to divide novels into chapters for many reasons. Usually it is to introduce something new or a change in focus– either in characters, setting, and/or a plot element.

Why do novels have chapters?