Unit Description
The essential goals of this unit are to interpret and to analyze various dramatic works. Other critical goals are to develop well-supported responses to texts and to analyze the distinctive characteristics of the genre. An analysis of dramatic conventions and a study of the effects of the literary devices used in dramatic works are included in this unit.
Student Understandings
Drama is the literary genre of works intended for the theater. Individuals can construct their own meaning from the text of the dramatic work and gain insight into the plot, action, and significance of events and details in the drama through writing for a variety of purposes. In addition, dramatic literature provides many opportunities for the individual to make connections to real life
Activities
Activities
Digital Stories - After reading a short story, students will work in cooperative groups to analyze and interpret a self-selected literary element (e.g., theme, plot, characterization) or device (e.g., symbolism, oxymoron, and flashback). They will create a visual representation of their analysis
Character Analysis - students will develop a multiparagraph essay that compares fictional characters. The essay should include the following: a clearly stated central idea; logical organization; vocabulary selected to clarify meaning, create images, and set a tone; and a correct citation for the Web sources. Students will follow steps in writing processes to self-edit and peer edit, revise, and produce a final draft. They will then present and discuss the comparisons.
Create poster with literary elements - students will identify the main parts of plot (e.g., exposition, inciting incident, development, climax, resolution, and denouement).
and create a poster of the plot sequence for the assigned short story and present the poster to the class.
Blogging in character's voice -
Short story summaries -
Short Story Analysis
Character Analysis - students will develop a multiparagraph essay that compares fictional characters. The essay should include the following: a clearly stated central idea; logical organization; vocabulary selected to clarify meaning, create images, and set a tone; and a correct citation for the Web sources. Students will follow steps in writing processes to self-edit and peer edit, revise, and produce a final draft. They will then present and discuss the comparisons.
Create poster with literary elements - students will identify the main parts of plot (e.g., exposition, inciting incident, development, climax, resolution, and denouement).
and create a poster of the plot sequence for the assigned short story and present the poster to the class.
Blogging in character's voice -
Short story summaries -
Short Story Analysis