“turn this in to a presentation for 7 grade ml level 2 with images and turn and talk Get Ready Analyze & Apply Heartbeat Short Story by David Yoo The back of a young man in a hooded sweatshirt is clearly seen in front of a blurry background. Essential Question What can blur the lines between what’s real and what’s not? QUICK START Do you have friends who sometimes seem unsure of themselves? How do you think they could become more positive and brave? Make a list of some ways in which you think an individual can build confidence. ANALYZE CHARACTER Characters are the people who take part in a story. By analyzing a character’s traits and motivations, you can understand the character—and the story—better. Character traits are the qualities shown by characters or the expressions of their personality. The writer may state the character’s traits, or you may need to infer traits based on the character’s words, thoughts, actions, appearance, or relationships. Character motivations are the reasons why characters act the way they do. To understand motivations, think about how the setting and other characters influence a character’s actions. As you read “Heartbeat,” think about what the thoughts, words, and actions of Dave, the main character, reveal about him. Use this diagram to help you analyze his traits and motivations. A diagram has an oval at the top with the words "Dave's Character." Two ovals below contain the words "Traits" and "Motivations." Go to Student Resources to access the Graphic Organizer. ANALYZE CONFLICT GENRE ELEMENTS: SHORT STORY has a single idea and can be read in one sitting develops one or more characters presents a plot with one main conflict includes a setting may be realistic or imaginary often conveys a theme or lesson about life Every story is built upon a conflict, a struggle between opposing forces. Two types of conflicts often appear in stories: An external conflict is a struggle against an outside force, such as nature, a physical obstacle, or another character. An internal conflict is a struggle that occurs in a character’s mind, often due to a clash in feelings, thoughts, or values. Authors may also use the setting—the time and place of the action—to shape the conflict and its resolution (how the conflict is resolved). As you read “Heartbeat,” look closely at the struggle that Dave faces. Infer whether it reveals a primarily external or internal conflict. Think, too, about why the conflict is important and how it is resolved.”