GED 2002 Teachers' Handbook of Lesson Plans
Activity Title - "Let's Write About Literature!"
| Area/Skill
–LA Reading,
Writing &
Technology |
Cognitive
Skill Level – Analysis &
Application |
Activity Title - "Let's Write About Literature!"
Goal/Objective
To share something important you have learned through your reading
and exploring.
Lesson Outline
Writing about literature is one way to express your thoughts
and feelings about a piece of literature. Ideas for reviews usually
come from the main elements of literature.plot, characterization,
setting and theme. Base your ideas on careful reading of the text.
Present the results of your work in a carefully planned essay.
Activity
Search the Internet for a piece of literature to read and ultimately
to write about. Determine plot, characterization, setting and
theme. Use Handout: Basic Collection Sheet to gather your details.
Debriefing/Evaluation Activity
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Materials, Texts, Realia, Handouts
- Internet
- Newspaper reviews of literature
- Handout: "Basic Collection Sheet"
- Handout: "Four Elements of Literature"
Extension Activity
Begin reviewing literature read in class using this same methodology
and keep a journal of reviews.
ESE Accommodations
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Real-Life Connection
Students learn to utilize the Internet as a source for researching
in addition to the traditional methods. Students also develop
higher order thinking skills as they learn to organize their thoughts
on paper and apply them to the writing process.
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| Area/Skill
–LA Reading, Writing &
Technology |
Cognitive
Skill Level – Analysis &
Application |
Activity Title - "Let's Write About Literature!"
Introduction
Say: We have been learning about the writing
process and how to use the Internet for research. We will continue
to use and build upon those skills with this new activity. We
will continue to combine and build upon those skills.the writing
process used in conjunction with reading literature located on
the Internet. Let's surf!
Main Activity
Say: Writing about literature is a way to express
your thoughts and feelings about literature on a piece of paper.
We will be discussing several concepts necessary for understanding
literature . plot, characterization, setting, and theme.
Ask: Does anyone know what these terms mean?
Say: Let's talk about what these terms mean.
Do:
give student "Four Elements of Literature"
Say: Each of you will locate a piece of literature on
the Internet to read and write about. Once you make your selection
begin gathering details on the Handout: "Basic Collection Sheet".
After collecting your information using concepts learned in the
Basic Writing Process you will begin drafting your essay.
Follow-up Lessons/Activities
Maintain a journal of literature reviews.
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Handout: "Basic Literature Collection Sheet"
Title:
Subject:
Main Points:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Plot: Characterization:
Setting:
Theme:
Handout: "Four Elements of Literature"
Plot ~ The Action of a Story
- How is suspense built into a story? (Consider the important events
leading up to the climax.)
- The climax (the important event) changes the story in an effective
way.in a believable way.in an unbelievable way.
- The ending is surprising.predictable.unbelievable.
- Are there any twist or reversals in the plot? What do they add to
the story?
Characterization ~ The People or the Animals in a Story
- The main character changes from ________ to _______ by the end of
the story.
- Certain forces or circumstances ~ people, events, setting, or ideas
make the characters act as they do.
- _________ is the main Characters personality trait.
Setting ~ The Time and Place of the Story
- The setting helps to make the story exciting.
- The setting has an important effect on the main character.
- The setting (in a historical novel) has increased my knowledge of
a certain time in history.
Theme ~ The Author's Statement or Lessons About Life
- Ambition, courage, jealousy, greed, happiness.
- The book showed me what it was like to be.
- The moral "Don't judge a book by it's cover", "Haste makes waste",
"Hard work pays off", is developed in the title of the book.
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