1. Topic-
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| Narration, Conflict, Character, Theme, Recognizing Figurative Writing |
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2. Content-
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Elements of a Short Story
Plot, Setting, Character, Narration, Theme (Basic focus on Figurative
Language within writing & Conflict.) |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. Recognize the difference between literal and figurative language.
2. Connect the events of a story to real life events and people.
3. Universal themes are themes that we can ALL understand regardless
of country, culture, gender or age. |
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4. Objectives-
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Students will:
1. Summarize the ideas of the story using the process given.
2. Recognize the use of metaphoric, comparative and figurative language
within a piece.
3. Draw parallels between stories, their own lives, and the lives
around them. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| The Interlopers, Hatfield & McCoy Video (YOUTUBE) "Mending Wall"
and Critical Exploration questions & Graphic Organizers |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. WW 14 Intro
2. Quiz over reading
3. Theme Web for Interlopers side.
4. Hatfield & McCoy Video
5. Finish Theme web
6. groups: Compare & Contrast Hatfield & McCoy and "The Interlopers."
(Worksheet provided)
7. Discuss figurative & literal language |
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B. Independent Practice-
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"The Interlopers" |
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C. Checking for understanding-
1. Quiz to check for story Comprehension
2. Homework for additional review and Practice
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D. Closure-
| Hopefully we will have time as a class to discuss "Feuds" and why
they can damage families inside and out. |
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7. Evaluation-
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CCR Standard: Reading
Students can (1) "Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn
from the text. |
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