SHS2 Literature In English · Semester 1 Week 2: Knowing Your Elements

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.2.1.LI.2 - Compare the elements of fiction and non-fiction

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Distinguish between the defining elements of fiction and non-fiction prose texts, citing specific evidence from texts read in Week 1.
Compare and contrast fiction and non-fiction using a structured comparison chart that identifies at least four shared and four distinct elements.
Interview a classmate about a biography or autobiography they have read and identify whether elements of imagination or fantasy appear in the work, justifying their judgement with examples.
Present findings from group discussions to show what fiction and non-fiction have in common, using the specific literacy and language of Literature (plot, character, setting, theme, point of view, style).
Apply critical thinking to evaluate whether imagination plays a legitimate role in non-fiction writing, and defend their position with reasoned arguments.

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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.2 - Compare the elements of fiction and non-fiction
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 2 (Week 2 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/Problem-Solving Learning:

- Learners apply effective communication skills to interview male and female biographers or read some biographies/autobiographies and discuss whether there are elements of imagination or fantasy in those works to deepen their love for local and global works of art.

- Learners present their findings to show what the two types have in common.

Century and GESI

Assessment (2.2.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: 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.