CONTENT MAP. The Rhythm and Rhyme of Literature. Unit EQ How is the rhythm, flow, meter and tone of a work influenced by figurative language?

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1 Unit Title: Language in Poetry and Prose in Print and Non-Print Texts Grade: 7 th Grade Reading Time Frame: Unit 3 (45 Days) Big Ideas: Sound, form figurative language effect comprehension of literature Literature has an implied rhythm, flow and meter necessary to comprehension. Unit EQ How is the rhythm, flow, meter and tone of a work influenced by figurative language? Unit Overview Explain and analyze the effects of form, figurative language and sound on the comprehension of various forms and genres of literature. Explain the effects of: sound, form, figurative language and graphics. CONTENT MAP Unit Topic: The Rhythm and Rhyme of Literature Analyze the effects of: Sound, Form Figurative language And graphics Standard Addressed ELA7R1 I. a-h, & i II. a-e ELAR2 I. a-d ELA7R3 a-c ELA7RC 1, 2,, 3 ELA7W1, 2, 3, 4 ELA7C1 ELA7LSV1 ELA7LSV2 Level of Learning Evaluation Synthesis Analysis Analysis Applicartion Identify and explain: Idioms analogies Reads with: Rhythm Flow meter

2 Enduring Understandings (Concepts/Big Ideas) Students will understand that 1. Sound, form, figurative language and graphics effect the meaning of literature. 2. That figurative language effects the tone, flow and sound (rhythm) of a piece of prose or poetry. 3. That descriptive language and word choice effects the sound, flow and meaning of a piece of literature. Essential Questions 1. How do literary devices effect the rhythm, flow and tone of a piece of literature? 2. How does figurative or descriptive language effect the rhythm, flow and tone of a piece of literature? 3. What are the basic literary devices and elements of figurative language that effect the rhythm, flow and tone of a piece of literature? 4. How does the rhyme scheme effect meter or rhythm? 5. How does form effect rhythm and tone? AC = Assessment Code: I Informal Knowledge and Skills SR Selected Response CR Constructed Response PA Performance Assessment (formative) Students will know (Acquisition lessons) AC Students will be able to AC 1. Key Terms 2. Effects of figurative lan guage, sound, form and graphics on the meaning of literature. 3.Types of figurative language. 4. Literary devices that effect tone. 5. Literary devices that effect sound (rhythm). 6. Elements of Drama 1. Explain the effects of sound, form, figurative language and graphics on finding meaning. 2. Analyze the effects of sound, form, figurative language and graphics on finding meaning. 3. Read passages with correct rhythm, flow and meter for everyday speech. 4. Read passages with correct rhythm, flow and meter for sound (rhythm). 5. Demonstrate comprehension of literary information.

3 ASSESSMENTS Informal: Observation by teacher of activities and reading. Selected Response: quizzes, activities to practice identification of literary devices. Constructed Response: activities that require students to create own examples of literary devices Performance Assessment (Authentic Use): Summative Assessment (GRASPS) Goal: Present an original or memorized monologue, poem or speech to the class demonstrating the correct rhythm, flow and meter. Role: Student is a presenter at a talent show or debate. Audience: Other 7 th grade students Situation: You have been asked to create a monologue, poem or speech to present to the class that demonstrates literary devices that effect sound, flow and form. You will present this aloud. Product: monologue, speech, or poem to be performed for the class. Standards/Criteria: Student must present a memorized version of a poem, monologue, soliloquy, or speech that includes figurative language, literary devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeias, rhyme scheme, internal rhyme scheme, etc. Student must present in a way that demonstrates an understanding of rhythm and flow as well as tone. An accompanying form must be completed that identifies the piece, the author, the rhyme scheme (if applicable), and any literary devices that appear in the piece.

4 Instructional Plan/Activities (Activators, Teaching Strategies, Summarizers) Correlations Use numbers from Understandings, Knowledge, and Skills to correlate Enduring Understandings 1. Previewing of key terms and concepts. Where does the activity fit? 2. Analogies Know (Acquisition) Do 3. Similies and Metaphors 4. Personification 5. Alliteration 6. Onomatopoeias 7. Hyperbole 8. Rhyme and Rhyme Scheme 9. Identifying and understanding rhythm and flow 10. Identifying and understanding tone or mood 11. Idioms and colloquialisms Note: to add additional lines, press TAB at the end of activity 6.

5 Differentiation: Providing a variety of opportunities to students to choose products that appeal to multiple intelligences. Per IEP modifications Resources: Teacher owned resources Master Skills: Reading 6 Reading in Context: Reading Fiction 2 Reading in Context: Reading Fiction 1 Reading Workshop Key Terms: Analyze Figurative language Form Onomatopoeia Alliteration Simile Metaphor Personification Hyperbole Analogy Flow Rhythm Rhyme scheme Internal Rhyme Form Tone Meter