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Kathy West English 3391 Dr. Dail March 29, 2009 ** Subject: ** American Literature  **Grade:** 10th ** Teaching Context: ** Literary Theme, “Themes and Dreams” ** General Objective: ** NCTE/IRA Guidelines for this lesson. 1. Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.  2. Students read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding of the many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical, aesthetic) of human experience. **Specific Objectives: **(ELAALRL2) The students will identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of theme in //The Alchemist.// **Introduction: ** Students have learned what theme in literature is in a previous lesson. We will review theme in literature leading into the reading of the text, //The Alchemist.// **Procedures: ** I will review theme in literature and lead a brief class discussion about theme. After reading, students will use knowledge of theme to discuss the text with a partner. **Teacher Notes: **What is theme in literature? The underlying idea or generalization a text communicates about life, society, or human nature. What is the difference between subject/topic and a theme? The subject is a specific topic of the text. The theme definition is stated above. Themes can be expressed or emphasized by the way the author makes us feel. Themes are presented in thoughts and conversations. Themes are suggested through characters. Themes are suggested by the action and events in a story. **Guided practice and Independent Practice: ** Students will use their knowledge of theme and apply it to the reading of the text, //The Alchemist,// in a Think/Pair/ Share discussion//. //Students will receive specific instructions to facilitate the discussions. **Closing: **A few pairs will share their ideas about the text thus far. After a short discussion, reading will be assigned for homework. Students will resume Think/Pair/Share discussion tomorrow and all pairs should be prepared to discuss the text and theme in class. **Evaluation: **The objectives for this lesson plan will be assessed during the Think/Pair/Share discussion presentations. This is leading up to a larger group presentation that will receive a grade at the end of the week. **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Materials: **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">The Alchemist //<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Assignments: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Read from page 51 to middle of page 117 for homework. **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Extenders/Backup Activities: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Only two pairs are scheduled to share with the class. If time allows, more pairs will be allowed to share. **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Provisions for Individual Differences: **<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Special needs students will be paired with capable and patient students that will help them with discussion and taking notes on theme and applying it to the text. “Georgia Performance Standards.” __GaDOE__. 30 Mar. 2009 https://www.georgiastandards.org/Standards/pages/ELAStandards9-12. "Literary Elements." __OUSD Online__. 30 Mar. 2009 http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/literary_elements.htm. "Standards." __ReadWriteThink__. 30 Mar. 2009 http://www.readwritethink.org/standards/.
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