Content Standard(s):
English Language Arts 3. Explain how authors use setting, plot, characters, theme, conflict, dialogue, and point of view to contribute to the meaning and purpose of prose and poetry, using textual evidence from the writing.
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Teacher Vocabulary:
3.
Setting
Plot
Characters
Theme
Conflict
Dialogue
Point of view
Prose
Poetry
Textual evidence Knowledge:
3. Students know:
Authors of prose and poetry use literary elements, such as setting, characters, theme, conflict, dialogue, and point of view, throughout a text to develop and drive the plot.
Poetry is a genre of text that uses distinctive style and rhythm to aid in the expression of feelings, while prose is written in ordinary language.
Analysis of a text should be supported with text evidence from the writing. Skills:
3. Students are able to:
Identify the setting, plot, characters, theme, conflict, dialogue, and point of view in prose and poetry.
Explain how literary elements contribute to the meaning and purpose of prose and poetry.
Support their explanations of literary elements with textual evidence. Understanding:
3. Students understand that:
Prose and poetry contain common literary elements, such as setting, plot, characters, theme, conflict, dialogue, and point of view.
Literary elements contribute to the meaning of poetry and prose.
When they analyze a text, they should include text evidence to support their claims.
English Language Arts 9. Participate in collaborative discussions about literary devices and elements found in prose and poetry.
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Teacher Vocabulary:
9.
Collaborative discussions
Literary devices
Literary elements
Prose
Poetry Knowledge:
9. Students know:
The purpose of collaborative discussions related to prose and poetry.
Collaborative discussions occur when participants actively listen, build on others' ideas, and ask clarifying questions.
Generally accepted rules for discussions.
Literary text often includes literary devices, such as personification, imagery, alliteration, onomatopoeia, symbolism, metaphor, and simile.
Literary elements within a story include the theme, plot, and point of view.
Poetry is a genre of text that uses distinctive style and rhythm to aid in the expression of feelings, while prose is written in ordinary language. Skills:
9. Students are able to:
Engage in a collaborative discussion.
Identify and discuss literary devices and elements in poetry and prose. Understanding:
9. Students understand that:
Comprehension of poetry and prose can be demonstrated by engaging in a collaborative discussion about a text.
