Abstract
Students will use the observations
that they made on how the short story they read qualifies
as science fiction and any notes that they took in
the Explain Lesson class discussion to write a five
paragraph expository theme. In the theme they will
show how the author skillfully used three literary
elements to create a fine piece of science fiction
literature.
Purpose – This is the Apply Lesson.
Students will write a formal five paragraph expository
theme
in which they highlight three aspects of the story
that they read, explaining how these make the story
science fiction. Objectives
Students will be able to:
1. Write a five paragraph expository theme
2. Explain in their theme how the story they read qualifies as science
fiction
3. Write using all the conventions of English correctly
English
Education Standard
WRITING
W-P1. Use transitional devices; varied sentence structures; active voice; parallel
structures; supporting details, phrases, and clauses; and correct spelling,
punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and usage to sharpen the focus and
clarify the meaning of writing
PO 1. Use transitions (e.g., conjunctive adverbs, coordinating conjunctions,
subordinating conjunctions) where appropriate
PO 2. Vary sentence structure (e.g., compound, complex, compound-complex)
PO 3. Use active voice as appropriate to purpose
PO 4. Use parallel structure appropriately
PO 5. Sharpen the focus and clarify the meaning of their writing through the
appropriate use of:
- capitalization
- standard grammar and usage (e.g., subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement
and consistency of verb tense)
- spelling, with the use of a dictionary/thesaurus (as needed)
- punctuation (e.g., comma, ellipsis, apostrophe, semicolon, colon)
W-P3. Write an analysis of an author’s use of literary elements such as
character,
setting, theme, plot, figurative language, and point of view.
PO 1. Develop a thesis that states a position about the author’s use of
literary
elements
PO 2. Support the thesis with relevant examples from the selection
PO 3. Analyze the author’s use of literary elements
PO 4. Organize the analysis with a clear beginning, middle, and ending
Teacher Background
An appreciation for imaginative writing
and science fiction
Resource Websites
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