Protagonist
Definition: the main character of the story
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The main character is Mafatu.
Also known as?
Stout Heart
The Boy Who was Afraid
What does it mean?
Brave Heart
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Character traits at the beginning
Afraid
Lonely
Timid
Shy
Character traits at the end of the story
Courageous
Self-confident
Independent
resourceful
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Antagonist
Definition: the person or force who creates a problem or obstacles for the protagonist
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Nature
Himself
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Explain
*Nature- Mafatu battles a hurricane, wild animals to survive
*Himself- Mafatu is afraid of the sea
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Mafatu’s conflict(s)
Conflict is the problem in a story.
There will always be a main conflict that the protagonist is working on throughout the entire story. He/She may have multiple smaller conflicts as they try to solve the main problem.
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What is the main problem that Mafatu must struggle with?
*He is afraid of the sea
Other conflicts:
*He is not accepted by his tribe.
*His father is embarrassed by his fear.
*He survives a hurricane.
*He fights wild animals.
*The eaters-of-men try to capture him.
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Define conflict.
Conflict definition: the problem(s) in a story
What are the 4 types?
External
Character vs. character
Character vs. nature
Character vs. society
Internal
Character vs. self
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Setting
Definition: time and place in a story
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Time
The past
Long, long ago
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Place
Hikueru
Polynesian Islands
South Pacific Ocean
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Other characters
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Uri- his dog and best friend
Kivi- an albatross
Kana- a boy in his tribe who was sometimes his friend. He called Mafatu a coward.
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Describe them.
Uri- yellow; nondescript (ordinary)
Kivi- has one disabled foot
Kana- seems nice at beginning, but talks about Mafatu behind his back.
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Inciting Incident: the event that moves the plot forward
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What plot event motivated Mafatu to take action against his fear of the ocean?
He overhears the boys, especially Kana, mocking him and calling him a coward. He decides to leave immediately to prove his bravery.
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Theme:
a message about life
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What do you think the theme is of the story, Call It Courage?
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It is important to stand up to your fears.
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Never give up.
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Do not let your fears define who you are.
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Always believe in yourself.
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Evidence
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Mafatu faces his fear of the sea.
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Mafatu doesn’t ever give up hope of returning to Hikueru.
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Mafatu knew he wasn’t a coward.
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Mafatu believed he could kill the animals, build a canoe, and return home.
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Genre
Type of book
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Genre of this story?
Traditional Literature, specifically a legend
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Evidence
p.1- “But even today the people of Hikueru sing this story in their chants and tell it over the evening fires. It is the story of Mafatu, the Boy Who Was Afraid.”
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UNIT TITLE:
Finding Your Way
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How does the unit title fit with the story “Call It Courage”?
Mafatu must find his way (literally) back home to Hikueru.
Dig Deeper- Mafatu must discover the courage inside of himself. Only he can conquer his fear of the sea.
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How is Mafatu “Finding His Way?”
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Skill: Inferring
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Ignore.
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Review your “It says, I say, And so…” worksheet
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