Internal Conflict in Short Fiction: Part II

Learning Resource Type

Learning Activity

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 how the author uses those literary devices to convey meaning as a whole.

This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit. 

Phase

During/Explore/Explain
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.

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.

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 re-read the assigned section of the text (paragraph 9) and find an example using text evidence of internal conflict. This question is a quick review of the concept from the before activity.

5. The students will read the assigned sections of text (following the presentation) and answer guided reading questions #2-3 on the handout.

Assessment Strategies

The teacher shoud take up the handout to assess responses and text evidence, making sure responses and evidence align with defintions for internal conflict.

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.

Background / Preparation

    • 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 the associated Before activity.)
  • This Activity begins at Paragraph 9 of the text and is intended for Day 2 of a larger study of literary devices in short fiction using this text. 

Learning Activity (Before)

Internal Conflict in Short Fiction: Part I

Total Duration

31 to 45 Minutes

Learning Activity (During)

Internal Conflict in Short Fiction: Part II

Learning Activity (After)

Internal Conflict in Short Fiction: Part III
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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