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Grade 12, Reading and Literature Std # 3–2: Analyze literary elements Analyze literary elements as they relate to the comprehension of a passage, but not label or define the elements. Drama terminology: structure, foreshadowing, tragedy, tragic flaw, comedy, and soliloquy Plot, setting, character, point of view Methods of characterization Plot terminology: plot, exposition, complications, climax, denouement, conflict, rising action, falling action, and inciting force Aside, irony, mood, theme, tone, paradox, and in medias res Allegory, ballad, dialect, epic, parody, point of view, Satire, sonnet forms Identify and interpret implied purpose

Lesson Plans: Exploring Satire with Shrek Students brainstorm fairy tale characteristics, identify the satirical techniques used to present them in the movie, then create their own satirical versions of fairy tales. Critical Reading: Two Stories, Two Authors, Same Plot? This lesson encourages students to read and respond critically to two different pieces of literature with the same title. Students make predictions about the stories and analyze the story elements. Become a Character: Adjectives, Character Traits, and Perspective In this activity, students "become" one of the major characters in a book and describe themselves and other characters, using lists of accurate, powerful adjectives. Analyzing Symbolism, Plot, and Theme in Death and the Miser In this lesson, students apply analytical skills to an exploration of the early Renaissance painting Death and the Miser by Hieronymous Bosch. Rock and Rollin' With Oral Interpretation Students examine song lyrics which they hear everyday. Students look for lyrics that have a common theme, or relate to each other in other ways. Students gain an appreciation for the craft of song writing. This assignment allows students to gain a better insight into "their" music and a chance to exercise their voices. Practical Criticism Students will analyze the verbal devices through which poems make meaning; compare one's personal interpretation of a poem with the personal interpretations of others and develop standards of literary judgment. Better Book Reports Twenty-five alternatives for the typical book report. Lessons include ideas for all grade levels and reading abilities

Resources: Character/Theme Target A response form to list characters (or themes, settings, etc.) with corresponding details to show understanding of the concept Episodic Notes A handout to help identify plot and supporting details Problem, Climax, Solution A printable chart on which to chart a story plot (requires membership) Five Elements of a Story A printable graphic organizer (requires membership) Suggestions for English Language Learners: ESL Ideas (B=Beginning, I=Intermediate, T=Transitional) (B) Students copy a story map illustrating the plot of a story. (B, I, T) Students complete a character chart by checking off character traits of the main characters of a story. (I, T) Students assume moods of characters in oral reading such as in the balcony scene of Romeo and Juliet or passages from Voices in Literature.
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