Fiction Elements Review Game (Character, Setting, Plot, Conflict, Theme)

This trashketball game reviews literary terms including character, setting, plot, conflict, narration, and theme, that are essential knowledge for understanding fiction. Using references to classic literature, students check their understanding of these fundamental concepts and the following additional literary elements:

· dynamic character

· static character

· protagonist

· antagonist

· character foil

· exposition

· rising action

· climax

· falling action

· denouement

· first person point of view

· second person point of view

· third person limited

· third person omniscient

· unreliable narrator

· theme statement

· symbolism

· tone

· mood

In this ready-to-play game, there are five rounds. In rounds one through three, students must identify the term from the definition and then give examples from their own reading. In rounds four and five, students must identify literary terms from the provided quotes. All that you will need to play is the ability to project a PowerPoint presentation, a soft ball, some dark tape, and a trash can.

Research shows that students often learn best when they can move, and this activity motivates students further by tapping into their love of sports. Using heterogeneous groups to play a game with friendly competition is an excellent way to meet the needs of all of your students and reward them for their success.

Student do not need prior knowledge of these books but the works referenced (with beautiful clip art) include the following:

· To Kill a Mockingbird

· The Outsiders

· Their Eyes Were Watching God

· Fahrenheit 451

· Frankenstein

· The Great Gatsby

· Lord of the Flies

· Animal Farm

Although students may be familiar with the literature terms in this game, research shows that repeated exposure to concepts is essential for mastery of learning. This game could be used in numerous ELA classes, including AP English Literature and Creative Writing. No teacher preparation is needed, but questions can be edited to fit the needs of your classes and students.

If you and your students enjoy the game, be sure to check out some of my other TRASHKETBALL games:

Literature Review Games

Poetic Terms Review Game

Clauses (Relative, Noun & Adverbial)

Pronouns (Demonstrative, Interrogative, Relative & Indefinite)

Prefixes

Idioms

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