SHS2 Literature In English · Semester 1 Week 1: Knowing Your Elements

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.2.1.LI.1 - Examine the structure of fiction and nonfiction texts

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State the features of fiction and non-fiction texts from prior knowledge and new learning.
Identify the structural elements (plot, setting, characters, chapters, headings, subheadings) present in given fiction and non-fiction prose passages.
Distinguish between fiction and non-fiction texts by examining their structure and purpose.
Justify with evidence whether a given passage is fiction or non-fiction based on its structural features.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to present findings on the structure of selected prose texts.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Prose (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Knowing Your Elements (2.1)
Content standard: 2.2.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of prose non-fiction texts. 2.2.1.LO.1 Establish meaning by exploring a variety of non-fiction prose texts. 2.2.1.LO.2 Analyse the author's use of themes and style to create works.
Indicator: 2.2.1.LI.1 - Examine the structure of fiction and nonfiction texts
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 1 (Week 1 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

content standard text - p.79 the learning outcome code is printed 2.2.1.LO1; a separator is missing; normalised to 2.2.1.LO.1
content standard text - p.80 the learning outcome code is printed 2.2.1.LO2; a separator is missing; normalised to 2.2.1.LO.2
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 82

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: Learners review knowledge on features of fiction and non-fiction texts. Learners in groups, take turns to present knowledge on the features of fiction and non-fiction.

Experiential Learning:

- Through reflection, groups of mixed-abilities select one prose fiction and another prose non-fiction text and examine the reality or otherwise of the subject matter and share their experiences in class. -

Assessment (2.2.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Lesson plans
- Literary Texts
- Multi-sensorial classrooms online summaries
- Audio-visual resources
- Internet resources
- Biographies
- Autobiographies
- Worksheets
- Annotation guides
- Writing templates or plans
- Comparison charts etc.