Unit Questions Unit Enduring Understandings Students will understand that… How can students compare and contrast literary genres? Myths, legends, folk talks, and drama each have distinct characteristics. How do students develop an understanding of history through oral Oral tradition is woven through the development of tradition? various genres. How are the elements of drama Drama utilizes unique format different from other different from other genres? genres. How will students use the writing Literary analysis requires critical thinking skills to process to analyze literary works. evaluate a piece of literature. What are the necessary techniques Writers use the knowledge of language and its used when reading drama aloud? convention when writing, speaking, reading, and listening. Unit Objectives Unit Objectives Students will… Students will be able to… Read , analyze, and discuss myths, legends, and folk Utilize the reading process to tales compare and contrast literary genres Recognize the historical importance in these genres Create connections from the past to develop and understanding of the Use the writing process to develop a literary analysis present essay. Use the writing process to analyze Maintain an ongoing list of literary terms. literary works. Recognize the effect of dialogue on the reader. Relevant Literary Terms (theme or Demonstrate command of the conventions of central idea, relationship of standard English grammar and usage, in addition to character, setting, or plot) vocabulary and figurative language, when writing and Apply grammar conventions speaking. including functions of verbals, forms Use MLA format to reference the drama or related of verbs, verb active/passive voice research. and mood, punctuation (commas, ellipses and dash), and spelling Analyze how particular lines of dialogue in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of the character, or provoke a decision. Adhere to MLA format when referencing materials.
Unit Questions How can students compare and contrast literary genres? How do students develop an understanding of history through oral tradition? How are the elements of drama different from other genres? How will students use the writing process to analyze literary works. What are the necessary techniques used when reading drama aloud? Unit Enduring Understandings Students will understand that… Myths, legends, folk talks, and drama each have distinct characteristics. Oral tradition is woven through the development of various genres. Drama utilizes unique format different from other genres. Literary analysis requires critical thinking skills to evaluate a piece of literature. Writers use the knowledge of language and its convention when writing, speaking, reading, and listening. Unit Objectives Students will… Utilize the reading process to compare and contrast literary genres Create connections from the past to develop and understanding of the present Use the writing process to analyze literary works. Relevant Literary Terms (theme or central idea, relationship of character, setting, or plot) Apply grammar conventions including functions of verbals, forms of verbs, verb active/passive voice and mood, punctuation (commas, ellipses and dash), and spelling Analyze how particular lines of dialogue in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of the character, or provoke a decision. Adhere to MLA format when referencing materials. Unit Objectives Students will be able to… Read , analyze, and discuss myths, legends, and folk tales Recognize the historical importance in these genres Use the writing process to develop a literary analysis essay. Maintain an ongoing list of literary terms. Recognize the effect of dialogue on the reader. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, in addition to vocabulary and figurative language, when writing and speaking. Use MLA format to reference the drama or related research.
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