• Analyze literary elements as they relate to the comprehension of a passage, but not label or define the elements.

  • NOTE: Literary elements are limited to theme, characterization, tone, setting, mood, plot, and literary point of view.

AHSGE Standard III - The student will apply critical analysis strategies and judge texts critically to comprehend passages from textual, functional, and recreational reading material.
 

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Alabama Lesson Plans

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Developing a Character
Writing a narrative

Elements of a short story
Using interaction with peers to comprehend elements of a short story

Novel News: Broadcast Coverage of Character, Conflict, Resolutions, and Setting
Exploring literary elements through news coverage
 

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Name That Literary Element  Interactive game

Glossary of Literary Terms  List of literary terms

Suggestions for English Language Learners:                   

ESL Ideas      (B=Beginning, I=Intermediate, T=Transitional)
(B) Students identify specific characters. (ex. “Who is Sam?”, “Where did Sam go?”  “Why is Sam upset?”)
(B, I, T) Students complete a character chart by checking off character traits of the main characters of a story.
(B, I) Students copy a story map in pictures by drawing the characters, setting, and plot of the story guided by the teacher.
(T) Students complete a story chart by listing the characters, setting, and problem-solution steps of the plot.
(I, T) Students work in small groups to discuss and identify characters and setting. 
 

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