Lesson 1: Foundations of Literary Analysis
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
Students will develop an understanding of what literary analysis is and practice analyzing key story elements.
What is literary analysis?
How do you properly annotate a text?
How do you identify the theme of a story?
How do you identify the various types of conflict?
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.9
DOK Level 2.
Scaffolding.
Small group instruction.
Close reading.
Graphic organizers.
Whole group discussions.