Unit 1:
Archetypes and Short Story
Lesson Objectives:
Student will:
1st Unit WRITING FOCUS:
· apply reading strategies and skills while interpreting expository selections;
· read, review, and analyze expository prompts;
· utilize the writing process to compose an expository essay.
Grammar & Writing Assignments
Texas Write Source: Writing and Grammar Grade 10 ( pp. 137-193).
Write Source, Texas Assessment Preparations, Grade 10 Expository Text (pp 34-38; 82-86; 119-129).
Focused Free Writing
Reading Assignments:
“The Monkey’s Paw” (pp. 32-43).
Pre-reading: Explain whether there is a difference between reality and truth.
Post reading: In “The Monkey’s Paw” a family learns the truth behind a mysterious monkey’s paw. Use this sentence starter to help you develop your ideas based on your reading. People may try to verify the truth by __________.
“Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” (pgs. 118-135).
Pre-reading: Explain how one action can result in an unexpected chain of events.
Post reading: Explain how the character’s experiences change his understanding of reality versus truth.
First week of school students will review a Power Point on short story elements, They will then discuss how authors used some of these elements in the short stories.
Lesson Objectives:
Student will:
- identify and apply literary elements within literature;
- apply reading strategies and skills while interpreting literature;
- understand the various stages of plot including conflict and resolution;
- identify and connect themes among pieces of literature.
1st Unit WRITING FOCUS:
· apply reading strategies and skills while interpreting expository selections;
· read, review, and analyze expository prompts;
· utilize the writing process to compose an expository essay.
Grammar & Writing Assignments
Texas Write Source: Writing and Grammar Grade 10 ( pp. 137-193).
Write Source, Texas Assessment Preparations, Grade 10 Expository Text (pp 34-38; 82-86; 119-129).
Focused Free Writing
- Review: Short Answer and Connecting Responses
- In order to prepare for expository essay unit, students should review stories previously read.
- They should complete a summary handout for each and keep their work within their binder or writing portfolios.
- As the school year progresses, summary handouts should be completed and added to binder or writing portfolio
- Students will respond to focused free writes that are thematically connected to the unit’s suggested readings.
- Literary pieces will be paired with expository reading that is thematically linked
Reading Assignments:
“The Monkey’s Paw” (pp. 32-43).
Pre-reading: Explain whether there is a difference between reality and truth.
Post reading: In “The Monkey’s Paw” a family learns the truth behind a mysterious monkey’s paw. Use this sentence starter to help you develop your ideas based on your reading. People may try to verify the truth by __________.
“Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” (pgs. 118-135).
Pre-reading: Explain how one action can result in an unexpected chain of events.
Post reading: Explain how the character’s experiences change his understanding of reality versus truth.
First week of school students will review a Power Point on short story elements, They will then discuss how authors used some of these elements in the short stories.