Knowing Your… · SHS1 Literature In English

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.1 - Review knowledge and understanding of the tools of literary analyses, e.g., elements of prose

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the six core elements of prose (plot, character, setting, theme, point of view, and language/style) using their own words.
Identify each element of prose in a given excerpt from a short story or novel.
Explain how two or more elements work together to create meaning in a prose text.
Present a group analysis of a prose excerpt, using accurate literary terms, to the rest of the class.
Reflect on how their personal reading experiences connect to the elements of prose studied in earlier weeks.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Prose (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Knowing Your Narrative Elements (2.1)
Content standard: 1.2.1.CS.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how novelists use elements of prose to create stories 1.2.1.LO.1 Establish meaning by exploring a variety of prose fictional texts for pleasure. 1.2.1.LO.2 Analyse the author's creation of elements of prose. 1.2.1.LO.3 Analyse authors choice of language and style in prose fictional texts to create effect.
Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.1 - Review knowledge and understanding of the tools of literary analyses, e.g., elements of prose
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 7 (Week 7 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. 34

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Project-Based Learning:

- In a group (mixed ability/gender) activity, read and explore background, context and setting (time and place) in selected Historical or Scientific novels and films, storytelling sessions, etc. Learners employ critical thinking skills as they work together as teammates.

- Groups present their findings for feedback using academic language.

Assessment (1.2.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Selected excerpts and text lesson plans
- Literary Text Multi -sensorial classrooms online summaries
- Annotation guides
- Audio-visual resources
- Work sheets
- Writing templates or plans
- Audio versions of excerpts
- Video excerpts of tension-based or suspenseful plots