Learning Activity

Internal Conflict in Short Fiction: Part III

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

9

Overview

In this activity, students will use their knowledge of internal conflict to analyze a piece of short fiction and describe how the author uses those literary devices to convey meaning as a whole.

This activity was created as a result of the ALEX Resource Development Summit.

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 9

ELA21.9.4

Analyze how authors use characterization, connotation, denotation, figurative language, literary elements, and point of view to create and convey meaning in a variety of texts.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.9.4

Vocabulary

  • Characterization
  • Connotation
  • Denotation
  • Figurative language
  • Literary elements
  • Point of view

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Authors choose to write from a particular point of view and use specific literary elements and vocabulary words to convey their intended meaning.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Identify characterization, connotation, denotation, figurative language, literary elements, and point of view in a variety of texts.
  • Analyze how characterization, connotation, denotation, figurative language, literary elements, and point of view creates and conveys meaning in a variety of texts.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Authors select particular literary elements and devices to create and convey meaning within their written work.

Phase

After/Explain/Elaborate
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

The students will be able to identify and analyze examples of internal conflict in short fiction.

The students will be able to analyze how an author uses literary elements in short fiction to contribute to the meaning of the text as a whole.

Activity Details

1. The teacher will pass out "The Scarlet Ibis" full text or assign it digitally.

2. The teacher will pass out the Scarlet Ibis Day 2 handout or assign it digitally.

3. The teacher will download and display the Scarlet Ibis Day 2 Presentation.

4. The students will read the assigned section (paragraphs 31-35) of the text and complete guided reading question #4.

5. The students and teacher will discuss responses.

6. The students will continue to read more of the text (following the presentation), focusing on internal conflict.

7. The teacher will display the last two (2) slides of the presentation.

8. The students will complete the exit ticket, recording their answers at the bottom of the handout.

9. The teacher will take up the handout.  

Assessment Strategies

Assessment Strategies

The teacher will take up the handout to check for understanding:

  • Guided reading question #4 should reflect a deeper understanding of the words the author uses to illustrate internal conflict to enhance the meaning of the work as a whole.
  • Answers to the exit ticket should be 1. B, 2. C, 3. B, 4. A or C.

Variation Tips

The "Independent Reading" of the assigned text sections can be changed to whole group or small group reading, depending on the strengths of the class.

The exit ticket at the end may be a separate and assigned digital quiz if needed.

Approximate Duration

Total Duration

31 to 45 Minutes

Related Learning Activities

Learning Activity (Before)

Internal Conflict in Short Fiction: Part I

Learning Activity (During)

Internal Conflict in Short Fiction: Part II

Learning Activity (After)

Internal Conflict in Short Fiction: Part III

Background and Preparation

Background / Preparation

  • The teacher will need to print and make copies of the Scarlet Ibis Full text or assign it digitally.
  • The teacher will need to print and make copies of the Scarlet Ibis Day 2 Handout or assign it digitally.
  • The teacher will need to download and display the Scarlet Ibis Day 2 Presentation or assign it digitally.
  • The students should complete the word web and notes on the Scarlet Ibis Day 2 handout before the lesson. (See associated Before Activity.)
  • The students should complete guided reading questions #1-3 on the Scarlet Ibis Day 2 handout before this activity, (See associated During Activity.)

Digital Tools / Resources

The Scarlet Ibis Text
http://www.burkefocus.org/uploads/1/1/0/6/110610321/thescarletibistext.pdf

Approved Date

Owner (Author)

pryornaomi
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