Lesson 1: Literary Conventions and Examples
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
Students will identify and analyze key literary conventions used in modern fiction, connecting them to specific examples from assigned texts and their impact on the overall meaning.
How do the unconventional narrative techniques and stylistic choices employed in modern fiction reflect the changing perceptions of reality and the human experience in the early 20th century, and how do these choices impact our understanding of the characters and themes presented?
RL.11-12.9
SL.11-12.4
L.11-12.5
DOK 1-4
Support: Provide excerpts with highlighted examples of conventions for students who need additional support.
Challenge: Encourage advanced students to explore the historical context of each convention and its evolution.
Visual Learners: Use visual aids or multimedia examples to illustrate the conventions.
Auditory Learners: Allow students to discuss their findings in small groups or create audio recordings of their analysis.
- Class participation and discussion.
- Individual reflection.
Selected modern fiction texts
Handouts with definitions of key literary terms and historical context.
Access to library and online research resources.
Optional: Film adaptations of modern fiction works, historical documentaries, art from the period.