SHS3 Literature In English · Semester 1 Week 2: Knowing Your Elements

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.1.LI.2 - Analyse the elements of prose useful in comparing/contrasting characters

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain the four-step process for comparing and contrasting characters (select, reread, note traits, compare side by side).
Identify at least five elements of prose (character traits, dialogue, actions, relationships, and motivation) that serve as the basis for comparing characters.
Construct a comparison chart that organises the traits of two characters from a given text side by side.
Write a short analytical paragraph that contrasts two characters, using evidence from the text to support their claims.
Evaluate how comparing and contrasting characters deepens their understanding of the text’s themes and concerns.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Prose (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Knowing Your Elements (2.1)
Content standard: 3.2.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in prose elements in interpreting varied prose texts. 3.2.1.LO.1 Apply the knowledge of the elements of prose in interpreting varied texts.
Indicator: 3.2.1.LI.2 - Analyse the elements of prose useful in comparing/contrasting characters
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.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 123

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning:

- In groups, learners use Think-Pair-Share to explain the processes of comparing and contrasting different characters; considering the following process: 1. Select two characters you would like to analyse, 2.Reread text to focus on them, 3.Take notes on a list of traits for each character 4.Compare and contrast them side by side.

- In groups, learners analyse major and minor characters using this process. Share work with another pair.

- In working in pairs, learners learn to develop empathy, and think critically to develop themselves personally.

- Multi -sensorial - Audio-visual classrooms resources

Assessment (3.2.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.
- Comparison charts etc

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Lesson plans
- Literary Texts
- Online summaries
- Annotation guides
- Internet resources
- Biographies
- Autobiographies
- Worksheets
- Writing templates or plans