Designed for
Grade 9-10
Level
All levels
Class format
One-on-one and small group (Max. 7 students/class)
Class Introduction
This is a sequence of lessons suitable for an incoming high-school student or a 9th/ 10th grader. Students will develop their critical reading skills. They will also learn to write analytically.
Outcome
After completing the course, students are expected to reach the following goals:
- learn about literary elements (irony, theme, characterization, etc)
- read “Of Mice and Men” by RayBradbury
- write literary analysis paragraphs
- write a literary analysis essay
Course Content
Texts:
Students should purchase a copy of Of Mice and Men. You can use the ISBN identification codes below in order to find the right copy:
- ISBN-10: 0140177396
- ISBN-13: 978-0140177398
| Lesson | Topics |
| 1 | Of Mice and Men Pre-Reading |
| 2 | Vocabulary; Comprehension Questions; Importance of Setting |
| 3 | Vocabulary; Comprehension Questions; The Power of Imagery |
| 4 | Vocabulary; Comprehension Questions; Characterization, Theme, and Point of View |
| 5 | Vocabulary; Comprehension Questions; An Introduction to Symbolism in Literature |
| 6 | Vocabulary; Comprehension Questions; Dreams and Themes |
| 7 | Vocabulary; Comprehension Questions; Tying it all Together |
| 8 | Writing an Analytical Essay Structure, Style, Requirements, Thesis Statements |
| 9 | Analytical Essay Writing Workshop Introductions, Quote Integration, Analysis |
| 10 | Analytical Essay Writing Workshop MLA Form, Works Cited, Conclusions |
Need to prepare?
To best prepare for this program, we recommend reading:
