1. Topic-
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Symbolism in the short story.
Mentor text for Voice and Word Choice in writing |
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2. Content-
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"Of Dry Goods and Black Bow Ties"
Symbolism
Voice
Word Choice
bleak
compete
conservative
futility
accumulate
confident
elated
expediency
replenish
repository
illusion
invest
overcome
assess
confront
exhilarated
expansion
immaculate
indebted
caterer
champagne
ironically
millionaire
phenomenal
venison
verify
collateral
dispatch
irreverent
prudence
eloquence
inadequate
satchel
typhoon |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1.Illustrate the use of symbolism through the short story.
2.Illustrate the use of Voice through mentor text.
3.Illustrate the use of word choice through mentor text. |
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4. Objectives-
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1.Students should be able to identify the use of symbolism when
they encounter it in reading.
2.Students will view and model the use of word choice and voice in
their written responses.
3.Students will master 80% of the newly introduced vocabulary. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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Exploring Literature books
paper, pens, highlighters, vocabulary worksheets, comprehension extension
packets |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1.Preread the about the author and about the selection sections
of the text.
2.Discuss the idea of literacy terms and devices spending specific
time on the concepts of biography, biographical essay and symbolism.
3.Introduce the new vocabulary that will be used throughout the unit. |
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B. Development-
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recognize to make the concept more concrete. |
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C. Practice-
1. Guided reading
2. Seek and share for comprehension as a group.
3. Vocabulary strategies |
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D. Independent Practice-
1. vocabulary worksheets
2. comprehension worksheets
3. use of journal to model voice and word choice |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1. small groupings based on needs
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F. Checking for understanding-
1.Test
2.Extended written response
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G. Closure-
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7. Evaluation-
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1.How did the students do incorporating voice and word choice into
their essays?
2.How well did students master vocabulary, comprehension of the story
and the concept of symbolism? |
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