Lesson Plans for 04/10

What

Lesson Plans for 04/10

When

4/10/2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Course/ Subject/Unit: Pre Ap Literature/Composition
Date of Instruction: 04/10/24

Standard(s):
ELAGSE9-10RL3: Analyze how complex characters(e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
ELAGSE9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. a. Come to discussions prepared having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
ELAGSE9-10RL7: Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums (e.g., Auden’s poem “Musée de Beaux Arts” and Breughel’s painting Landscape with the Fall of Icarus), including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment.




Learning Target:
Discuss the difference in a short film version of Silas Marner and the original text
Debate the value of an abridged version of the story as opposed to a more true to text depiction.
Success Criteria:
I will participate in an academic discussion on the effectiveness of the film’s stylistic choices in depicting Silas Marner and exploring its themes.
I will write a lengthy response on how abridged media can influence a child’s perception of a text and argue its effectiveness or lack thereof.



Activities & Assignments
PP: Discovering voice

The class will begin with an introduction to the word “abridged.” Examples of abridged texts will be provided and the instructor will work to explain their presence in literature. The class will have a pre-viewing debate on these texts and whether they are helpful in exposing children to literature or harmful.

The class will then view an episode of the PBS series Wishbone with a heavily abridged version of Silas Marner. Students will be encouraged to take notes on what has been included in this version and what is missing. When the film concludes the instructor will assign a writing task for students to express their reaction to the film. What choices did the film makers utilize that worked? What didn’t? Is the film a success or a failure in your eyes? Why? Class will end with a ticket out the door regarding film and literature.