St. Michael-Albertville High School Teacher: Kelly Bovee English 11B September 2014 Literaure Course Essential Questions: elements of fiction How does the historical context influence a work of components of a Literary Analysis essay? How does knowledge of grammar and usage rules improve student writing? elements of fiction How does an author incorporate the elements of 1. Analyze theme, 2. Track character 3. Identify and discuss various symbols 4. Research historical 5. Define necessary 6. Establish relevance 7. Study author's 1. Character Narrative (RAFT) 2. See reading skills comprehend literature. explain the use of figurative language in literature (idioms, simile, metaphor) - I can identify theme in a work of fiction. identify literary elements. - I can analyze how the literature is influenced by culture, context, or era in which it was written. - I can evaluate the quality of literarure (i.e. what makes the work a classic versus popular literature) - I can communicate understanding of literary elements through writing (i.e. 1, 7. Quizzes 1,7. Final test 1-3. Journals 1-3. Timed writing 1-3. Visual 4. Webquest 4. Presentation of 5. Vocabulary quizzes 1. Character Narrative (RAFT). CA-rubric 2. See reading assessment 1,7. Quizzes 1,7. Final exam (CA) Internet access for research PowerPoint/Smartboard Class set of Civil Rights martyrs DVD Computer Smart board 11 B Mechanics and sentence correction ppt Practice handouts 1 of 7
literature when characterization, theme, writing a? etc). How does the historical influence character historical influences author study How does student writing convey understanding of the character 1. Idenitfy and utilize subordinate or dependent clauses 2. Identify and correct run-on sentences 3. Identify and correct comma splices 4. Identify and correct sentence fragments 5. Identify and correct misplaced modifiers 6. Identify and correct shifts in verb tense or voice 7. Identify and correct shifts in pronoun person or number Speaking - I can organize information in a logical sequence. - I can deliver a speech clearly by utilizing the elements of effective public speaking. - I can Idenitfy and utilize subordinate or dependent clauses correct run-on sentences correct comma splices correct sentence fragments correct misplaced modifiers correct shifts in verb tense or voice correct shifts in pronoun person or number 2 of 7
How does understanding sentence structure and mechanics improve student writing? sentence correction fragments run ons comma splices verb tense October 2014 Literaure elements of fiction How does an author incorporate 1. Analyze theme, 2. Track character comprehend literature. explain the use of 1, 7. Quizzes 1,7. Final test 1-3. Journals 1-3. Timed writing Internet access for research PowerPoint/Smartboard 3 of 7
the elements of literature when writing a? 1-3. Visual 4. Webquest Class set of Civil Rights martyrs How does the historical influence 4. Presentation of 5. Vocabulary quizzes DVD character historical influences author study How does student writing convey understanding of the 3. Identify and discuss various symbols 4. Research historical 5. Define necessary 6. Establish relevance 7. Study author's 1. Character Narrative (RAFT) 2. See reading skills 1. Research slavery/racism topic 2. organize information 3. presentation skills figurative language in literature (idioms, simile, metaphor) - I can identify theme in a work of fiction. identify literary elements. - I can analyze how the literature is influenced by culture, context, or era in which it was written. - I can evaluate the quality of literarure (i.e. what makes the work a classic versus popular literature) - I can communicate understanding of literary elements through writing (i.e. characterization, theme, etc). Speaking - I can organize information in a logical sequence. - I can deliver a speech clearly by 1. Character narrative (RAFT). CA. 2. See reading assessment 1. Chronology of slavery speech. CA. Computer computer list of chronology topics note cards 4 of 7
utilizing the elements of effective public speaking. character - I can Idenitfy and utilize subordinate or dependent clauses correct run-on sentences historical correct comma splices presentation skills correct sentence fragments correct misplaced modifiers correct shifts in verb tense or voice - I can identify November 2014 Literaure character historical influences Analyze theme, Track character comprehend literature. explain the use of figurative language in 1, 7. Quizzes 1,7. Final test 1-3. Journals 1-3. Timed writing Internet access for research PowerPoint/Smartboard 5 of 7
Class set of Civil Rights Identify and discuss 1-3. Visual martyrs various symbols 4. Webquest author study Research historical 4. Presentation of DVD 5. Vocabulary quizzes characteristics of effective writing? What qualities of a thesis statement make it effective and supportable? How do you organize an essay? How do you support an essay effectively with correct in-text citation? character Define necessary Establish relevance Study author's 1. Write a literary analysis paper 2. Analyze theme, 3. Track character 4. Identify and discuss various symbols 5. Research historical 6. Establish relevance literature (idioms, simile, metaphor) - I can identify theme in a work of fiction. identify literary elements. - I can analyze how the literature is influenced by culture, context, or era in which it was written. - I can evaluate the quality of literarure (i.e. what makes the work a classic versus popular literature) - I can formulate a thesis statement that clearly communicates the focus of a longer work. - I can support a thesis statement with specific evidence,, and/or details that show the reader my ideas. - I can organize supporting details into paragraph structure with a definite 1. Literary analysis paper (Rubric-CA.) 2,7. Final test 2,7. Journals 2,4. Timed writing 5,6. Presentation of Computer 6 of 7
introduction, body, and conclusion. 7. Study author's - I can improve my work by revising content and editing writing so it is free of punctuation, capitalization, and usage errors. - I can extend the appeal of my work so it goes beyond functional writing and provokes thought for my target audience. 7 of 7