Lesson 1.4

Objective:

In Francis La Fleche’s “The Story of a Vision” a grandfather shares a story from his youth with his grandchildren. This story, which connects students to the Native American world of the late nineteenth century, is paired with two other selections, both based in the African continent the late nineteenth and mid-twentieth centuries: excerpts from the classic novels Heart of Darkness and Things Fall Apart. This lesson focuses on the following essential questions:

How do stories help us survive change?

Why is it important for members of different generations to speak to one another and be heard?

How can we find our own voices?

After reading and completing the activities, students should be able to identify themes and explain how themes emerge through literary elements pertaining to character and setting.


Instructional Video + Guided Notes

Take notes on the video about literary genres. Note important terms, key ideas, and any questions you may have. Remember to take notes on paper in your English notebook

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Reading Text

Go to StudySync and complete the assignment titled "Lesson 1.4 Story of a Vision Reading Response."

All pieces of the assignment must be completed in order to receive full credit.

Assignment

Illustrate and Write: Graphic Story of a Vision

Francis La Flesche uses words masterfully to paint a picture for the reader. Create a graphic version of the tale being told.

Please complete the following tasks as part of this assignment:

  • In small groups of your choosing (no more than 3 in a group) agree upon three or four major events from the story that moved the plot forward.

  • Analyze the events in the text for the visual that is created for the reader.

  • Create a three or four panel comic to illustrate the parts of the text you chose, paying close attention to details and bringing the words to life.

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  • Click here to go to Google Classroom to turn in Lesson 1.4 Graphic Story of a Vision

Afterwards, on a Google Doc, each of you in the group should answer the following questions (and submit your responses to Google Classroom independently):

  • How does an author paint a picture for the reader?

  • Would this story be as impactful if written as a graphic novel?

  • Click here to go to Google Classroom to turn in this document to Lesson 1.4 Graphic Story of a Vision Reflection

Lesson 1.4 Mastery Check

After completing the above tasks and assignments, ask Ms. Simpson for the lesson 1.4 mastery check (in-person or via email). Once you have successfully completed it and received the check mark, you may proceed to Lesson 1.5. YOU MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE MASTERY CHECK IN ORDER TO MOVE ON TO LESSON 1.5


Finish Line

All done? Have you submitted all of your assignments? Did you get the okay from Ms. Simpson on your mastery check? Great! Congrats on finishing Lesson 1.4! CLICK HERE to jump to Lesson 1.5