Imagery and Point of View in Short Fiction: Part I

Learning Resource Type

Learning Activity

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

Overview

In this activity, students will complete a quick write and cloze notes to prepare to analyze how author James Hurst uses imagery in the short fiction piece "The Scarlet Ibis" to create meaning in the piece as a whole.

This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.

Phase

Before/Engage

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.

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 write about their opinions related to the theme of the text: "Pride is always a good thing".

The students will identify and describe imagery and point of view in short fiction.

Activity Details

1. Pass out Scarlet Ibis Day 1 student handout

2. Open the accompanying Scarlet Ibis Day 1 PRESENTATION,

3. Students will complete a quick write about the theme of the short fiction "Pride is always a good thing," following the instructions "Write what you think, if you agree/disagree, why, what other people might think. Write whatever, just keep writing. Have at LEAST 1 PARAGRAPH (5-7 COMPLETE SENTENCES)."

4. Set a timer for students for approximately seven (7) minutes. When time is complete, discuss student answers. (Ask volunteers to share their responses.)

5. The teacher will explain that this is the theme of the short fiction piece "The Scarlet Ibis," and one way authors communicate the theme is with literary device - imagery

6. Students will take notes on the Scarlet Ibis Day 1 handout on imagery following along with the Scarlet Ibis Day 1 Presentation.

7. Students will take notes on the Scarlet Ibis Day 1 handout on point of view following along with the Scarlet Ibis Day 1 Presentation.

Assessment Strategies

The teacher will observe each student's handout to check for completion and understanding of imagery and point of view.

The teacher may collect handouts to offer more detailed feedback on quick write.

Background / Preparation

The teacher will need to print hard copies of the Scarlet Ibis Day 1 handout or assign digitally.
The teacher will need to download the Scarlet Ibis Day 1 Presentation.
The teacher will need to print hard copies of Scarlet Ibis full text or assign digitally.

The Scarlet Ibis Text

http://www.burkefocus.org/uploads/1/1/0/6/110610321/thescarletibistext.pdf

Approved Date

2022-06-16

Owner (Author)

pryornaomi

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