American Literature

What

American Literature

When

8/11/2022

Glynn County Daily Lesson Plan for MS HS Instruction

Teacher : Z. Laws

Course/ Subject/Unit: American Literature: Short Stories

Date of Instruction: Thursday, August 11, 2022

Standard(s):
ELAGSE11-12RL1:Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ELAGSE11-12RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, and beautiful.


Learning Targets
Students will be able to list and explain the three basic types of irony that can be found in a short story.
Students will be able to correctly cite textual evidence.


Success Criterias
I can identify and explain the irony found in the short story, “ To Serve Man.”
I can correctly cite textual evidence.


Activities & Assignments
Text(s) Used

Pirate Prep
Activator:
How would you define the Literary Term, Irony?
In regards to citing textual evidence, what is a sentence starter

Guided Instruction: As a class, we will discuss examples of irony in the short story, “To Serve Man.”

Class Assignment (Independent): Students will finish reading, annotating and analyzing the short story, “To Serve Man.”

Closing: In “To Serve Man,” some characters are suspicious of the Kanamits motivation. How does Damon Knight use irony in the short story? Cite evidence in your answer.