- I can determine a theme or the central ideas of literary text. (RL.8.2)
- I can analyze the development of a theme or central idea throughout the text (including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot). (RL.8.2)
- I can objectively summarize literary text. (RL.8.2)
- I can analyze how specific dialogue or incidents in a plot propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. (RL.8.3)
- I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in literary text (figurative, connotative, and technical meanings). (RL.8.4)
- I can analyze the impact of word choice on meaning and tone (analogies or allusions). (RL.8.4)
- I can compare and contrast the structure of multiple texts. (RL.8.5)
- I can analyze how different structures impact meaning and style of a text. (RL.8.5)
- I can analyze the connections between modern fiction and myths, traditional stories, or religious works (themes, patterns of events, character types). (RL.8.9)
- I can analyze figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. (L.8.5a)
Long Term Learning Targets
Supporting Targets
- I can analyze an author's word choice in an excerpt of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
- I can explain how Shakespeare has drawn upon a myth and rendered it new.
- I can analyze the structures of two texts and explain how they contribute to the meaning of each.
Ongoing Assessment
- Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Author's Craft: Analyzing Shakespeare's Craft: Part 2
Agenda
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1. Opening A. Reviewing Learning Targets (3 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Author's Craft: Analyzing Shakespeare's Craft: Part 2 (39 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Debrief (3 minutes) 4. Homework A. None. |
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Vocabulary
rendered it new
Materials
- Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Author's Craft: Analyzing Shakespeare's Craft: Part 2 (one per student)
- Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Author's Craft: Analyzing Shakespeare's Craft: Part 2 (answers, for teacher reference)
- Grade 8 Two-Point Rubric--Short Response (for teacher reference)
- The Importance of Increasing the Volume of Reading (stand-alone document on EngageNY.org; for teacher reference)
- Launching Independent Reading in Grades 6-8: Sample Plan (stand-alone document on EngageNY.org; for teacher reference)
Opening
Opening | Meeting Students' Needs |
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A. Reviewing Learning Targets (3 minutes)
* "I can analyze an author's word choice in an excerpt of A Midsummer Night's Dream." * "I can explain how Shakespeare has drawn upon a myth and rendered it new." * "I can analyze the structures of two texts and explain how they contribute to the meaning of each."
* "What does rendered it new mean?"
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Work Time
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A. Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Author's Craft: Analyzing Shakespeare's Craft: Part 2 (39 minutes)
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Closing & Assessments
Closing |
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A. Debrief (3 minutes)
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Homework
Homework |
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Note: See Teaching Note at the top of this lesson regarding independent reading. Gather books for students, or arrange time to visit the library as a class. |
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