English IV Unit 4

Big Idea:

Write an analytical essay related to characterization.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

E4.5(B) [Readiness] analyze the moral dilemmas and quandaries presented in works of fiction as revealed by the underlying motivations and behaviors of the characters

E4.15(A)[Readiness] write an analytical essay of sufficient length that includes:

(i) effective introductory and concluding paragraphs and a variety of sentence structures

(ii) rhetorical devices, and transitions between paragraphs

(iii) a clear thesis statement or controlling idea

(iv) a clear organizational schema for conveying ideas

(v) relevant and substantial evidence and well‐chosen details

Focus TEKS

E4.26 participate productively in teams, offering ideas or judgments that are purposeful in moving the team towards goals, asking relevant and insightful questions, tolerating a range of positions and ambiguity in decision‐making, and evaluating the work of the group based on agreed‐upon criteria.

Ongoing TEKS

E4.18 Students write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions in their compositions.

E4.19 Students spell correctly.

Student Learning Targets:

• I will analyze how authors achieve clear characterization through description and dialogue.
• I will compose an analytical essay examining the qualities of an epic hero.

Essential Questions:

• How can we a character be evaluated through description and dialogue?
• What are the traits of an epic poem and an epic hero?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: Texas Treasures - British Literature, McGraw-Hill

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