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Antigone is considered one of the great Greek tragedies. This lesson plan provides a 3-dimensional approach toward analyzing the prologue fo this great play. PPT lecture, student notes, and facilitated exercises guide students through an analysis of characterization and use of foil characters, identifying the elements of the rhetorical situation present in the prologue, and an analysis of Antigone's use of rhetorical appeals in her conversation with Ismene. For a complete Antigone Unit at a discounted price, visit the link below: Antigone GROWING BUNDLE This lesson plan includes: PPT Lectures Student Notes Student Worksheets and Exercises 3 Different Writing Tasks

TEACH YOUR STUDENTS TO READ, THINK, AND WRITE LIKE COLLEGE STUDENTS. Comprehensive activities make literary analysis of foreshadowing and irony easy to understand. These short story lesson plans use The Monkey's Paw as the platform for developing student skills in literary analysis writing. Multiple activities provide guided instruction on how to write a literary analysis paragraph, with detailed lessons that teach students the fundamental literary elements of foreshadowing and irony. Each lesson provides systematic, facilitated writing exercises that address each element of analysis writing: analyzing a prompt, writing statements, deeply analyzing a text, using evidence, writing commentary and explanation, and writing conclusions. Unique acronyms help students remember how to approach each part of an essay. Each lesson includes PPT lectures, student notes, guided practice, and individual practice. To learn more about the unit, look at the detailed preview. This resource is part of our complete Short Story Bundle Short Story Literary Analysis Unit For other short story units, click on the links below The Necklace The Monkey's Paw The Secret Life of Walter Mitty The Masque of the Red Death A View from the Summit Click the links below for other writing resources Writing Units Persuasive Argument Writing Unit Bundle Literary Analysis Essay Writing Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing Expository Essay Writing BIG BUNDLES Ultimate Writing Bundle Critical Thinking and Argument Writing Bundle

Lord of the Flies Understanding the basics of an author's use of diction (denotation vs connotation), imagery, figurative language, and syntax; is essential for analyzing the tone and mood of a text. Students will to determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. This multi-faceted lesson plan integrates listening skills, reading strategies, and writing skills, as students analyze each of these elements to determine the tone an mood of the setting in the novel. Check out over 50% savings on our Lord of the Flies Activities Growing Bundle with over 12 Common Core Aligned activities to enhance your instruction of the novel. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW Lord of the Flies Activities Growing Bundle INCLUDED WITH THIS PACKET CCSS Alignment Videos and Active Listening Exercises/Worksheets PPT tools authors use to develop tone and mood Tone and Mood Student’s Notes Guided Practice Worksheets Independent Practice Worksheets Independent Tone and Mood Exercises Analysis Paragraph Writing Template Analysis Paragraph Exercises Tone and Mood Quizzes ******************************************************************************** Active Listening Exercises Use the video link and corresponding worksheet to facilitate the active listening exercise “Denotation and Connotation” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mW2VTUOSWs After completing the worksheet, facilitate a guided discussion of the students’ findings. ******************************************************************************** Direct Instruction Use the background information from the active listening exercises along side the PPT and student note sheet to facilitate a lecture on the essential terms necessary to understand and analyze tone within a text.. ******************************************************************************** Guided Practice Use the integrated exercises within the note sheet to provide guided practice on analyzing diction, imagery, fig. language, and syntax to identify the tone and mood of a text.. Facilitate discussion connected to students’ responses, and provide personal insights to ensure correct understanding and for clarification ******************************************************************************** Independent Practice Have students complete the close reading worksheet that guides them through the systematic process of analyzing tone with General MacArthur’s speech. (in class or as homework) 1. Divide students into groups of 4-6 to discuss their answers. Have each group lead a discussion on each of the different questions 2. Use the completed worksheets to develop classroom facilitated discussion 3. Use the Writing Template to guide students in analysis paragraphs 4. Use the writing prompt for independent practice in mood analysis

Developing purposeful tone and mood within writing is a necessary skill for proficient writing and creating your own "voice". To learn this skill, understanding the basics of an author's use of diction (denotation vs connotation), imagery, figurative language, and syntax; within a text is essential. This multi-faceted lesson plan integrates listening skills, reading strategies, and writing skills, as students analyze each of these elements to determine the tone an mood of a variety of texts and work to develop voice and tone within their own writing. To purchase all 5 "Essay Writing Fundamentals" Lessons and the 12 High Quality Writing Posters at over a 50% discount visit the link below: Essay Writing Fundamentals Bundle Consider some of our other writing resources. Click on the links below for detailed previews of our writing units. Writing Units Persuasive Argument Writing Unit Bundle Literary Analysis Essay Writing Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing Expository Essay Writing BIG BUNDLES Ultimate Writing Bundle Critical Thinking and Argument Writing Bundle INCLUDED WITH THIS PACKET CCSS Alignment Videos and Active Listening Exercises/Worksheets PPT tools authors use to develop tone and mood Tone and Mood Student’s Notes Guided Practice Worksheets Independent Practice Worksheets Independent Tone and Mood Exercises ******************************************************************************** Active Listening Exercises Use the video link and corresponding worksheet to facilitate the active listening exercise “Denotation and Connotation” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mW2VTUOSWs After completing the worksheet, facilitate a guided discussion of the students’ findings. ******************************************************************************** Direct Instruction Use the background information from the active listening exercises along side the PPT and student note sheet to facilitate a lecture on the essential terms necessary to understand and analyze tone within a text.. ******************************************************************************** Guided Practice Use the integrated exercises within the note sheet to provide guided practice on analyzing diction, imagery, fig. language, and syntax to identify the tone and mood of a text.. Use writing exercises to practice developing tone and mood. Facilitate discussion connected to students’ responses, and provide personal insights to ensure correct understanding and for clarification ******************************************************************************** Independent Practice Have students complete the close reading worksheet that guides them through the systematic process of analyzing tone with General MacArthur’s speech. (in class or as homework). Use writing prompts to practice developing tone within writing. 1. Divide students into groups of 4-6 to discuss their answers. Have each group lead a discussion on each of the different questions 2. Use the completed worksheets to develop classroom facilitated discussion

TEACH YOUR STUDENTS TO READ, THINK, AND WRITE LIKE COLLEGE STUDENTS. Comprehensive activities make literary analysis of theme and symbolism simple and easy to understand. Each lesson also provides systematic, facilitated writing exercises that address each element of analysis writing: analyzing a prompt, writing statements, deeply analyzing a text, using evidence, writing commentary and explanation, and writing conclusions. Unique acronyms help students remember how to approach each part of an essay. Each lesson includes PPT lectures, student notes, guided practice, and individual practice. To learn more about the unit, look at the detailed preview. This resource is part of our complete Short Story Bundle Short Story Literary Analysis Unit For other short story units, click on the links below The Necklace The Monkey's Paw The Secret Life of Walter Mitty The Masque of the Red Death A View from the Summit Click the links below for other writing resources Writing Units Persuasive Argument Writing Unit Bundle Literary Analysis Essay Writing Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing Expository Essay Writing BIG BUNDLES Ultimate Writing Bundle Critical Thinking and Argument Writing Bundle Included with this lesson: This resource includes: 1 PPT Lectures 2 Literary Element Student Notes 3 Literary Analysis Writing Exercises 4 Graphic Organizers 5 Sample Paragraphs 6 Full text of "The Necklace" 7 Deep thinking questions related to the topic and story 8 Writing Tasks and Rubrics

These short story lesson plans offer a creative, interactive and fun way to introduce and teach the elements of the narrative plot chart. Students will enjoy the "Picture Pass" exercise that introduces each element of the plot chart: exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Students will then use this new knowledge to analyze the plot of "A View from the Summit" by Sir Edmund Hillary. A variety of exercises engage the students' diverse learning styles. This resource is part of our complete Short Story Bundle Short Story Literary Analysis Unit For other short story units, click on the links below The Necklace The Monkey's Paw The Secret Life of Walter Mitty The Masque of the Red Death A View from the Summit Click the links below for other writing resources Writing Units Persuasive Argument Writing Unit Bundle Literary Analysis Essay Writing Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing Expository Essay Writing BIG BUNDLES Ultimate Writing Bundle Critical Thinking and Argument Writing Bundle

TEACH YOUR STUDENTS TO READ, THINK, AND WRITE LIKE COLLEGE STUDENTS. Comprehensive activities make literary analysis of characters and conflict easy to understand. These short story lesson plans use Masque of the Red Death as the platform for developing student skills in literary analysis in order to 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. Students also to determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. Multiple activities provide guided instruction on how to write a literary analysis paragraph, with detailed lessons that teach students the fundamental literary elements of characterization and narrative setting. Each lesson provides systematic, facilitated writing exercises that address each element of analysis writing: analyzing a prompt, writing statements, deeply analyzing a text, using evidence, writing commentary and explanation, and writing conclusions. Unique acronyms help students remember how to approach each part of an essay. Each lesson includes PPT lectures, student notes, guided practice, and individual practice. To learn more about the unit, look at the detailed preview. This resource is part of our complete Short Story Bundle Short Story Literary Analysis Unit For other short story units, click on the links below The Necklace The Monkey's Paw The Secret Life of Walter Mitty The Masque of the Red Death A View from the Summit Click the links below for other writing resources Writing Units Persuasive Argument Writing Unit Bundle Literary Analysis Essay Writing Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing Expository Essay Writing BIG BUNDLES Ultimate Writing Bundle Critical Thinking and Argument Writing Bundle

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Transtions are a crucial part of writing an effective essay. This free lesson provides list of transition words to use in a variety of circumstances and facilitated activities to help students create smooth transtions within paragraphs and between paragraphs. Writing Units Persuasive Argument Writing Unit Bundle Literary Analysis Essay Writing Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing Expository Essay Writing BIG BUNDLES Ultimate Writing Bundle Critical Thinking and Argument Writing Bundle Included with this lesson 1. TEACHER GUIDE: Full lesson plan 2. PPT LECTURE: ppt slides that coincide with student handouts 3. STUDENT NOTES AND HANDOUTS 4. Guided Practice 5. Independant Practice Direct Instruction Use the PPT and student notes to facilitate a lecture on the elements and strategies to write transitions within paragraphs. Guided Practice Use the lecture and exercises to guide students in develop transitions within paragraphs and links between paragraphs. Independent Practice Have students complete the transitions within paragraphs exercises 1. Divide students into groups of 4-6 to discuss their work. 2. Use the completed worksheets to develop classroom facilitated discussion

This resource provides activities and worksheets to facilitate students' understanding and application of Joseph Campbell's theory of The Hero's Journey. PPT lectures and Student Notes guide students in analyzing any novel and how the plot resembles Campbell's Hero's Journey. This resource is included within the literary analysis bundles below LITERARY ELEMENTS BUNDLE Included in this bundle: 1 The Hero's Journey PPT Lecture 2 The Hero's Journey Student Notes 3 The Hero's Journey Graphic Organizers 4 The Hero's Journey Analysis Worksheets 5 The Hero's Journey Writing Task and Prompt

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CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW. Getting students to read informational text can be trying, but analyzing humorous, satirical viewpoints on the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday will be a great way to spark their interest. The new Common Core State Standards place a greater emphasis on critical thinking and implementing expository and nonfiction texts into the English Language Arts curriculum. Understanding the basics of analyzing the rhetorical situation, mood and tone, and author's purpose and point of view are essential to understanding nonfiction texts. This 4-5 day unit teaches the fundamentals of analyzing informational text with the unique acrostic "R.E.A.D.S" ***For other holiday items, visit the link below*** Holiday Items ***All notes and resources are designed for the ability of the instructor to use them as resources for other units that involve close reading or satire*** ***PPTs are editable and can be used for other units involving Satire, Close Reading, Tone/Mood, Viewpoint, Rhetorical Appeals, etc.*** Close “R.E.A.D.S” Recognize (purpose, tone, point of view) Evaluate (support) Analyze (rhetoric) Develop (questions and judgments) Summarize (the main idea of the text) This multi-faceted unit integrates listening skills, reading strategies, and writing skills, as students analyze each of these elements to develop practical skills in analyzing nonfiction texts. If you are interested in the detailed close reading bundle including PPT lectures and guided student activities visit the link below Close Reading Guidelines and Activities Bundle If you are interested in other close reading resources or close reading bundles, visit the link below: Close Reading Resources This Unit Includes 1. Common Core Alignment 2. Student Notes and Handouts 3. Teacher "day by day" schedule 4. Articles for Analysis 5. Writing Task and Rubric 6. PPT lectures to facilitate student notes (75slides) ***PPTs are editable and can be used for other units involving Satire, Close Reading, Tone/Mood, Viewpoint, Rhetorical Appeals, etc.*** Unit Lessons: Day 1 Use the Active Reading and Annotation Handouts to teach students the fundamentals of Close Reading found in the “READS” system for analyzing informational text and the ICE system for taking annotations. Introduce students to the “Close Reading READS Assignment” sheet and explain the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd read in close reading of informational text. Use the PPT Lecture and Student Handout to introduce the concept of Parody and Satire Day 2 Use the 3 different “Determining Purpose, Viewpoint & Bias” handouts to instruct students on essential terms and concepts for their first close read. 1st Read (article of choice) 1. Analyze title to make predictions 2. Underline statements that reveal the author’s viewpoint and purpose. Day 3 Review fundamentals of 1st, 2nd, 3rd read in close reading (READS assignment sheet), and review student’s annotations identifying the author’s viewpoint and purpose. Use the “Analyzing Tone and Mood” handouts to instruct students on the essential terms and concepts surrounding tone and mood. Have students complete their first read and look for connotative words and figurative language that establish the author’s tone in the article. Explain the concept of Rhetorical Appeals and Ethos/Pathos/Logos. Have students review their analysis of tone and identify the author’s use of Rhetorical Appeals. Day 4 Review the Facts vs Opinions handout and have students complete their 3rd read of the article. In the 3rd read students should evaluate the details/evidence used to support the author’s viewpoint/purpose, and develop personal questions or judgments in the margins. Have students use their annotations to fill in the READS handout. Have students complete another Close Reading process on the (2nd article of choice). Day 5 Use writing tasks assess students understanding and analysis of the articles. Keywords: expository; exposition; non-fiction; non fiction; real-life; informational text; Common Core; article; printable; worksheet; handout; easy; bundle; package; lesson plans; close reading

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These lessons use the narrative conflicts in The Hunger Games to develop student skills in literary analysis writing. Multiple activities provide guided instruction on how to write a literary analysis paragraph, with detailed lessons that teach students the fundamental literary elements of internal and external narrative conflict. Each lesson provides systematic, facilitated writing exercises that address each element of analysis writing: analyzing a prompt, writing statements, deeply analyzing a text, using evidence, writing commentary and explanation, and writing conclusions. Unique acronyms help students remember how to approach each part of an essay. Each lesson includes PPT lectures, student notes, guided practice, and individual practice. To learn more about the unit, look at the detailed preview. This resource is part of our Hunger Games Growing Bundle Hunger Games Growing Bundle This resource includes: 1 PPT Lectures 2 Literary Element Student Notes 3 Body Paragraph Literary Analysis Writing Exercises 4 Graphic Organizers 5 Sample Paragraphs 6 Literary Analysis Annotation Guidelines PPT and Notes. 7 Three different levels of analysis worksheets and graphic organizers 8 Novel Excerpts 9 Detailed Teacher Resources For Short Story Lessons The Necklace The Monkey's Paw The Secret Life of Walter Mitty The Masque of the Red Death A View from the Summit Click the links below for other writing resources Writing Units Persuasive Argument Writing Unit Bundle Literary Analysis Essay Writing Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing Expository Essay Writing BIG BUNDLES Ultimate Writing Bundle Critical Thinking and Argument Writing Bundle

Common Core Aligned. Critical analysis of texts is a strong focus of the CCSS. This lesson is designed with PPT lectures, student notes, and engaging activities to help you instruct your students to better understand and evaluate the fundamentals of arguments and persuasive techniques. This lesson focuses on identifying and analyzing the use of rhetorical appeals: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. This lesson is part of a larger bundle. Save 50% on the comprehensive "Evaluating Arguments and Persuasion" bundle by visiting the link below: Evaluating Arguments and Persuasion This Lesson Includes: -Teacher's Guide -Common Core Alignment -PPT Lecture -Student Notes -Engaging Activities -Close Reading Activities Each section has its own editable PPT lecture, with student notes and integrated student activities. At the conclusion of the unit the bundle includes structured worksheets to evaluate a contemporary debate issue, using new knowledge and skills.

CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW. Getting students to read informational text can be trying, but analyzing humorous, satirical viewpoints on the Thanksgiving holiday will be a great way to spark their interest. The new Common Core State Standards place a greater emphasis on critical thinking and implementing expository and nonfiction texts into the English Language Arts curriculum. Understanding the basics of analyzing the rhetorical situation, mood and tone, and author's purpose and point of view are essential to understanding nonfiction texts. This 4-5 day unit teaches the fundamentals of analyzing informational text with the unique acrostic "R.E.A.D.S" ***For other holiday items, visit the link below*** Holiday Items ***All notes and resources are designed for the ability of the instructor to use them as resources for other units that involve close reading or satire*** ***PPTs are editable and can be used for other units involving Satire, Close Reading, Tone/Mood, Viewpoint, Rhetorical Appeals, etc.*** Close “R.E.A.D.S” Recognize (purpose, tone, point of view) Evaluate (support) Analyze (rhetoric) Develop (questions and judgments) Summarize (the main idea of the text) This multi-faceted unit integrates listening skills, reading strategies, and writing skills, as students analyze each of these elements to develop practical skills in analyzing nonfiction texts. If you are interested in the Thanksgiving close reading bundle including PPT lectures and guided student activities visit the link below Thanksgiving Close Reading Satire Bundle If you are interested in other close reading resources or close reading bundles, visit the link below: Close Reading Resources This Unit Includes 1. Common Core Alignment 2. Student Notes and Handouts 3. Teacher "day by day" schedule 4. Articles for Analysis 5. Writing Task and Rubric 6. PPT lectures to facilitate student notes (75slides) ***PPTs are editable and can be used for other units involving Satire, Close Reading, Tone/Mood, Viewpoint, Rhetorical Appeals, etc.*** Unit Lessons: Day 1 Use the Active Reading and Annotation Handouts to teach students the fundamentals of Close Reading found in the “READS” system for analyzing informational text and the ICE system for taking annotations. Introduce students to the “Close Reading READS Assignment” sheet and explain the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd read in close reading of informational text. Use the PPT Lecture and Student Handout to introduce the concept of Parody and Satire Day 2 Use the 3 different “Determining Purpose, Viewpoint & Bias” handouts to instruct students on essential terms and concepts for their first close read. 1st Read (article of choice) 1. Analyze title to make predictions 2. Underline statements that reveal the author’s viewpoint and purpose. Day 3 Review fundamentals of 1st, 2nd, 3rd read in close reading (READS assignment sheet), and review student’s annotations identifying the author’s viewpoint and purpose. Use the “Analyzing Tone and Mood” handouts to instruct students on the essential terms and concepts surrounding tone and mood. Have students complete their first read and look for connotative words and figurative language that establish the author’s tone in the article. Explain the concept of Rhetorical Appeals and Ethos/Pathos/Logos. Have students review their analysis of tone and identify the author’s use of Rhetorical Appeals. Day 4 Review the Facts vs Opinions handout and have students complete their 3rd read of the article. In the 3rd read students should evaluate the details/evidence used to support the author’s viewpoint/purpose, and develop personal questions or judgments in the margins. Have students use their annotations to fill in the READS handout. Have students complete another Close Reading process on the (2nd article of choice). Day 5 Use writing tasks assess students understanding and analysis of the articles. Keywords: expository; exposition; non-fiction; non fiction; real-life; informational text; Common Core; article; printable; worksheet; handout; easy; bundle; package; lesson plans; close reading

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Make compare and contrast tasks easy and practical for your students with this comprehensive writing packet. Step by step practices to make this genre of writing simple and accessible. PPT lecture coincides with student notes to provide direct instruction and guided practice. Students will benefit from scaffolded exercises designed to generate classroom discussion, graphic organizers to outline brainstorming, thesis templates designed for a variety of purposes, essay planning graphic organizers, and a guided practice paragraph. Included with this product: 1. PPT lecture to support student notes 2. Student notes with integrated exercises 3. Facilitated point-by-point practice paragraph 4. Essay planning graphic organizers and sample paragraphs 5. Using Venn Diagrams Effectively 6. Teacher's guide If you are interested in fully integrated compare and contrast performance tasks that include close reading packets, visit this custom link below: Compare and Contrast Writing Resources

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Must have MLK "I Have A Dream" digital resource for rhetorical analysis and Black History Month. Interactive exercises with embedded hyper links make understanding the rich text and historical context of the speech only a click away. This lesson involves direct instruction, engaging supporting videos, guided rhetorical analysis exercises, and a structured rhetorical analysis close reading of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech. After direct instruction, students will work alone or in groups to analyze MLK's speech for use of ethos, pathos, logos, and literary devices. Click on the link below for new PAPERLESS DIGITAL GOOGLE DRIVE WRITING AND READING LESSON PLANS Paperless Interactive Digital Reading and Writing Lessons and Activities VISIT THIS CUSTOM CATEGORY TO SEE OTHER MARTIN LUTHER KING OR BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCES Link-CIVIL RIGHTS AND BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXERCISES Lesson includes 1. Teacher Lesson Plan 2. PPT Facilitated Lecture 3. Student Notes and Exercises 4. Structured Close Read 5. Prompt for Analysis Paragraph 6. Active Listening Exercise 7. Teacher Answer Sheet providing correct response for rhetorical anlysis Lesson Plan: CCSS: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.3 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.4 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.5 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.6 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.9 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.A CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.B CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.D ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: 1. What are the elements of Aristotle's Rhetorical Triangle 2. What are elements of a rhetorical situation? (SOAPS) 3. How do rhetorical appeals and devices further a text’s purpose ACADEMIC OBJECTIVES (All Students Will Be Able To): 1. Memorize the elements of the rhetorical situation 2. Identify the elements of the rhetorical situation of "I Have A Dream" 3. Identify and analyze the use of rhetorical appeals within “I Have A Dream” DIRECT INSTRUCTION AND CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:  DIRECT INSTRUCTION  Definition of Rhetoric and Analysis  Aristotle's Rhetorical Triangle  Rhetorical/Literary Devices  STUDENTS COMPLETE CLOSE READ EXERCISE  Either as one exercise or in sections followed by class discussion  TEACHER FACILITATED DISCUSSION  Discuss students’ responses for each section of the close read FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: 1. Student close read worksheet and class discussion. 2. Student paragraphs

TEACH YOUR STUDENTS TO READ, THINK, AND WRITE LIKE COLLEGE STUDENTS. Comprehensive activities make literary analysis of internal and external conflict easy to understand. These short story lesson plans use The Secret Life of Walter Mitty as the platform for developing student skills in literary analysis writing. Multiple activities provide guided instruction on how to write a literary analysis paragraph, with detailed lessons that teach students the fundamental literary elements of internal and external narrative conflict. Each lesson provides systematic, facilitated writing exercises that address each element of analysis writing: analyzing a prompt, writing statements, deeply analyzing a text, using evidence, writing commentary and explanation, and writing conclusions. Unique acronyms help students remember how to approach each part of an essay. Each lesson includes PPT lectures, student notes, guided practice, and individual practice. To learn more about the unit, look at the detailed preview. This resource is part of our complete Short Story Bundle Short Story Literary Analysis Unit For other short story units, click on the links below The Necklace The Monkey's Paw The Secret Life of Walter Mitty The Masque of the Red Death A View from the Summit Click the links below for other writing resources Writing Units Persuasive Argument Writing Unit Bundle Literary Analysis Essay Writing Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing Expository Essay Writing BIG BUNDLES Ultimate Writing Bundle Critical Thinking and Argument Writing Bundle

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