SHS3 Literature In English · Semester 1 Week 3: Appreciation

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.2.LI.1

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define theme in prose and distinguish it from plot and subject matter.
Identify the main themes in a prescribed or selected prose text, citing specific textual evidence to support each identification.
Explain how plot events and character actions work together to develop and reveal the themes of a story.
Articulate a personal and critical response to a theme, supporting their opinion with reasoned arguments drawn from the text.
Engage respectfully in group discussions, giving and receiving feedback on theme analysis with classmates of different backgrounds and viewpoints.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Prose (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Appreciation (2.2)
Content standard: 3.2.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the elements of prose and literary devices in analysing varied prose texts. 3.2.2.LO.1 Use the knowledge of elements and literary devices in analysing selected texts. 3.2.2.LO.2 Communicate personal and critical responses to narratives through different perspectives.
Indicator: 3.2.2.LI.1 - Examine and articulate main themes in prescribed texts.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 3 (Week 3 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. 128

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning/Think-Pair-Share Learning:

- Reflect on literary appreciation as based on reasoning and supported by textual evidence but not a mere summary of literary works.

- Discuss the relationship between plot, theme, character working together as crucial for developing every story. Learners do this activity in groups.

- Share with another group for feedback.

- Learners develop critical skills and work in teams showing respect to others.

Assessment (3.2.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Lesson plans
- Literary Texts,
- Multi-sensorial classrooms
- online summaries
- annotation guides
- Biographies
- Autobiographies
- audio-visual resources
- Worksheets
- writing templates or plans
- comparison charts etc
- Selected prescribed texts or excerpts, summary creator, critique essay template, essay plan format, etc.
- Internet resources