Unit 1 Literary Genres & Literary Elements 8/30 – 9/3
This week students will work at their own pace with their reading partner. All
assignments need to be completed by Friday. There will be a reading test and
vocabulary quiz this Friday. Mr. Zirkle will check your progress every day.
1. Learning Objective: Examine the characteristics of historical fiction and science
fiction
Read the following texts and complete the questions, activities, and online quizzes.
1. “Three Century Woman” pages 6-15
2. “The Fall of the Hindenburg” pages 16-19
Complete questions and online quizzes page 20
2. Learning Objective: Setting- s.w. describe the details of time and place
Read the “Third Level”. Answer the questions and complete the activity on the back of
the hand out. This hand out is a class set. Do not write on the handout.
3. Learning Objective: Determine point of view, characterization, tone, & mood
Choose one of the following stories, read it and complete the questions & online quiz.
1. “Papas Parrot” page 24-31 answer questions and complete online quiz
2. “An American Childhood” pages 50-59 answer questions and complete online quiz
3. “Barrio Boy” pages 68-74 complete questions; there is not an online quiz
Writing Assignment #1
Learning objective – demonstrate understanding of the characteristics of historical
fiction and science fiction.
Directions: Write two stories, one for each member in your group.
1. Pick an event to write about. Example: a character goes to a store
2. Research a historical event. Get a copy of your source of information.
3. Write a historical fiction version about the event you chose. Include the historical
event you researched in your story. Turn in your research with your story.
4. Write a science fiction version of your event. Be sure to include elements of science
and fantasy into you story.
Writing Assignment #2
Learning objective: write about an event from both narrative points of view.
Directions: Write two short stories, one for each member in your group.
1. Pick an event to write about. Example: a boy/girl talking to their parents
2. Write the first version of the event using first person narration
3. Write the second version of the event using third person narration
Daily Lesson Objectives and Suggested Student Pacing Guide
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Historical Fiction
& Science Fiction
Point of View
Setting
Mood & Tone
Theme
Text to self
connections
Complete box 1
and begin writing
assignment #1
Complete box 2
and finish writing
assignment #1
Complete box 3
and begin writing
assignment #2
Complete writing
assignment #2
and any other
work
Review
Reading Test
Vocabulary quiz
Vocabulary
1. Plot – sequence of events in a
story.
2. Setting- details about place
and time
3. Science Fiction- elements of
fiction, fantasy, and science
4. Historical Fiction- includes
historical context of a period, of
time, it may refer to event,
social, or cultural information.
Point of View- the perspective a
story is told from
5. First Person- the character is
in the story
6. Third Person – the character is
outside the story
7.Characterization – description
of character traits
8.Protagonist- main character of
a text
9. Antagonist- the character or
force against the protagonist
10. Tone – the writer’s attitude
toward the audience and
subject.
11. Mood – feeling created in the
reader by the work.
12. Genre – category or type of
literature
13. Theme – central message of
a literary work
14 Text to self connection –
reader relates to the text on a
personal level
Assignments for this week:
1.Read the texts in boxes 1- 3____
2.Complete all of the questions and
activities for the stories that you
read. ____
3.Take the online quizzes in class
after you completed the questions
and activities.____
4.Complete both of your writing
assignments. ____
Home Work - I would recommend
students use their class time to read
and work on their writing
assignments at home. All of the
stories can be accessed on the web
site.
www.mrzirklelanguagearts.com