Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary (Chapter Book)

Bluebonnet Award

Exposition: Ramona and her family are the main characters. 
Conflict: Ramona becomes worried for her family because her dad has just lost his job. 
Rising Action: Ramona’s mom finds full time work and supports the family although money is still tight. 
Climax: Ramona thinks that if she can somehow get on television she can make enough money to support her family. 
Falling Action: Ramona tells her dad that she is worried that their family is not happy, but her dad reassures her that they will always be happy no matter what happens. 
Resolution: Ramona’s dad finds a job at a grocery store and Ramona.
Literary Qualities: Two strong literary elements in this book are the characters and theme.  Ramona is a strong character in this book and makes the events in this book exciting and unexpected.  The theme of this book of never giving up is seen in Ramona and her family and their support each other throughout the book.

Cleary, B., & Tiegreen, A. (1977). Ramona and her father . New York: Morrow