Literary+Analysis

Literary Analysis


 * Big Understanding**: The ability to understand the elements of fiction in meaningful ways adds enjoyment and depth to reading for a lifetime.

1. How does an understanding of the elements of fiction increase our enjoyment of literature? 2. How can we connect the elements of fiction to other aspects of our lives?
 * Essential Questions:**

Novel Study

Focus Genre: Historical Fiction Title: When My Name Was Keoko Author: Linda Sue Park Big Understanding: The ability to understand the elements of fiction in meaningful ways adds enjoyment and depth to reading for a lifetime.
 * Reading Schedule:

In-class Hmwk Pages In-class Hmwk Pages 2/6 1-2 3-4 1-14 2/13 23-24 25-26 110-141 2/7 5-6 7-8 15-40 2/14 27 28 141-163 2/8 9-10 11-12 41-64 2/15 29 30 163-180 2/9 13-14 15-16 64-87 2/16 31 32 180-192 2/10 17-18 19-22 87-121 2/17 Author’s Note 193-196

*A minimum of 30 minutes in class will be devoted each day to reading aloud or silently by students.

** Novel Study Log ** Students will create and maintain a novel study log to collect evidence, respond, and reflect. This log will include the following sections: ** Vocabulary ** : words the students find they need to understand and appreciate the story. ** Plot ** : sequential list of major events ** Setting ** : elements of culture-students gather and categorize evidence of culture found in the novel ** Characterization ** : students record information on a main character to show character traits and development ** Golden Lines ** : words for thoughtful reflection ** Literature Responses ** : an opportunity to dialogue with self and others ** Theme ** : author’s message, or lessons for life
 * ical pText to the world: ** a list of people, places, events, and ideas found in the novel for further study

Assignments/Assessments- ** details and due dates as assigned **
 * 1. Literature Responses-various dates **
 * 2. Character Web-Due 3/8/11 **
 * 3. Group Story Map-2/22/11 **
 * 4. Novel Test-sections on each element of fiction (plot, characters, & setting)-3/16/11 **
 * 5. Oral Reading-3/14/11 **
 * 6. Writing Prompt-3/17/11(theme) **
 * 7. Research Challenge-3/28/11 -present to class **