Story Element Project, Day 3 of 3

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Objective

SWBAT analyze how story elements work together by completing an arts integration project.

Big Idea

Complete the puzzle--how do the story elements work together to form the big picture?

Lesson Author

Leah Braman

Dansville, MI

Grade Level

Eleventh grade

Subjects

English / Language Arts

Literature

Literary Response and Analysis

Standards

RL.11-12.3

Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).

RL.11-12.4

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)

RL.11-12.5

Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin or end a story, the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution) contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact.

The Story Element Project

How to Best Use Student Examples

Check out project materials here. These were all introduced day one.

Do Now: Goal Setting

5 minutes

To start the day, I again ask students to set a goal for the class period: what will they accomplish for their project? They write their goals for all to see on the board, a very public way to hold themselves accountable.

Work

35 minutes

Students have the class period to work on their projects today. I have all materials needed for any of the options, from art supplies to computer time.

As students work, I again meander to address questions and keep students on task. For the most part, students simply want me to check in work.