Learning Intentions
Learning Intentions
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- Discuss how setting can be used to develop theme.
- Draw connections between the setting and larger elements (author's life, historical context, and literary movement)
- Consider how level 3 elements are connected to a text.
- Write a CL.E.A.R paragraph about setting and theme development.
Essential Question
Essential Question
How can setting develop a theme?
Task 1: Make Predictions
Task 1: Make Predictions
Look at the images below. These images are all related to this lesson's short story: The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell.
Look at the images and try to predict:
Setting
Characters
Theme
Tone/Mood
Plot
Symbols
Task 2: Review Setting
Task 2: Review Setting
Our final element of literature. Consider how setting, the time and place of which a story is set, can impact how characters change, how conflicts emerge, and how themes are developed.
Watch this video before continuing.
Task 3: Read the short story
Task 3: Read the short story
Context Slides
Context Slides
Audiobook and Analysis
Audiobook and Analysis
Task 4: Class Discussion
Task 4: Class Discussion
Using the itinerary, guiding questions, and timers, organize a student-led discussion.
Two students should facilitate the discussion.
The purpose of the discussion is to enhance our understanding of the text.
Itinerary, Guiding Questions, & Timers
Itinerary, Guiding Questions, & Timers
Task 5: Writing Focus
Task 5: Writing Focus
Over the last four lessons, you've learnt how to make your writing CL.E.A.R.
You know how to:
write strong claims;
select, contextualise, and embed evidence;
analyse that evidence; and
relate everything back.
This lesson, simply watch this review on structure to better understand why CL.E.A.R is important.
Task 6: Putting it all together!
Task 6: Putting it all together!
PART I: Analysis Table
PART I: Analysis Table
Complete an analysis table which includes three pieces of interesting lexical choice or literary devices.
At least ONE should be about the setting.
PART II: Write a CL.E.A.R paragraph response to the following claim.
PART II: Write a CL.E.A.R paragraph response to the following claim.
How does Connell use the setting to develop one of the themes in the text?
How does Connell use the setting to develop one of the themes in the text?
You should have:
A strong, debatable claim.
Carefully selected, contextualised, and embedded evidence.
A three-tiered analysis.
A relate statement connecting back to your claim.
Task 7: Reflect
Task 7: Reflect
As you finish the lesson, answer the essential question in one sentence and submit via the comments on Google Classroom.
Task 8: Planning
Task 8: Planning
Use the following plan to plan your essay.
My advice:
Step One: Start with your thesis statement. Answer the question and consider three ways in which the 1930s was a difficult place for various individuals. Use similar vocabulary to the question.
Step Two: Expand upon your thesis statement and write your body claims. Again, use similar vocabulary to the question and your thesis question.
Step Three: Search for the best evidence to support those body claims. Consider what context is needed for your readers.
Step Four: Analyse your evidence using the three-tier model. Remember, you only need levels one and two.
Step Five: Put it all together. Ensure all paragraphs are CL.E.A.R. Write your full introduction and conclusion.
Task 9: Write!
Task 9: Write!
Write your essay.
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