Student Learning Map

  • Topic:Literary Analysis- Fiction
  • Subject(s):Other
  • Days:7
  • Grade(s):11, 12
Key Learning: Effective readers need to be able to select and analyze fiction, its elements, language and themes.
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 
How can understanding the structure of literature help me to comprehend the text?
   
Concept: Elements of literature
Concept: Analyze & evaluate similar themes (fiction)
Concept: Descriptive & Figurative Language
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What techniques do I need to learn to understand different types of characterization? (A)

Why is the setting of a text so important? (A)

How does understanding the plot sequence help me to comprehend the text better? (A)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

How does a reader identify the theme of a text? (A)

How does a writer reveal his/her message to the reader? (A)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

How can understanding figurative language help me comprehend fiction? (A)

Additional Info:

Literature circle, Reader's Handbook, literature or reading series, other works of fiction as appropriate, CRISS, graphic organizers

Vocabulary Report

  • main character -
  • theme -
  • literal meaning -
  • main idea -
  • figurative speech -
  • protaganist -
  • antagonist -
  • topic -
  • simile -
  • message -
  • metaphor -
  • minor character -
  • static character -
  • idioms -
  • tone -
  • symbolism -
  • symbolism -
  • physical appearance -
  • sensory language -
  • personality -
  • point of view -
  • hyperbole -
  • interactions -
  • personification -
  • behavior -
  • time period -
  • century -
  • era -
  • culture -
  • diversity -
  • atmosphere -
  • place -
  • location -
  • past -
  • present -
  • future -
  • conflict -
  • rising action -
  • climax -
  • falling action -
  • resolution -
  • sequence of events -
  • pattern of organization -