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Language Arts Curriculum Standards 3003 - English III	Internet Resources
Checks for Understanding (Formative/Summative Assessment) 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 8.10 | 8.11 | 8.12 | 8.13 | 8.14 | 8.15 | 8.16 | 8.17
Analyze a literary work, using the characteristics of the literary time period that it represents. 3003.8.1	Cavalier Poetry and Drama - introduction to the literary movement that flourished from 1625 to 1649 Eighteenth-century English and English-American society - the ways in which people interacted with one another reflected their relative social positions Gothic, Novel, and Romance: Brief Definitions - explanations and examples of these types of literature. The Metaphysical Poets - a study guide to be used as a way in to the study of metaphysical poetry The Role of Oral Tradition - These traditions account for the ways things are and often the way they should be, and assist people in educating the young and teaching important lessons about the past and about life Seven directions: Making connections between literature and American Indian history - lesson plan - uses picture books to integrate American Indian culture and belief systems with language and visual arts The Works of Robert Herrick - poems to be read
Compare and contrast the elements (e.g., form, language, plot, and characters) of two works representing different literary periods (e.g., The Scarlet Letter and An American Tragedy). 3003.8.2	Aesop's Fables - Two versions of each story to compare and contrast. Analyzing Poetry Tips - The elements of analyzing poetry listed at this site will help you identify the meaning through its parts and give a sense of interpreting a poem. Common Themes in Literature - list of a few common themes in literature Compare and Contrast Activities - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms Compare and Contrast Lesson Plans - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms Comparing and Contrasting Fables - apply literal, interpretive, and critical thinking skills to two versions of a fable. They will then draw a cartoon to illustrate the moral of one of the fables they read. Enchanting Readers with Revisionist Fairy Tales - students will read three examples of literature in which common fairy tale themes are revised and then compare and contrast them thematically and in terms of form. Once Upon a Genre - Unit Plan - compare and contrast fairy tales A Variety of Unwise Characters - explore the common elements of folk tales and tall tales, while learning how these tales built the spirit of American people
Analyze how plot developments determine characters’ conflicts and dilemmas. 3003.8.3	Building Characters Through Adversity - article about moral dilemmas Conflict - very good short article on the differences between internal and external conflict Conflict - this WIkipedia atricle describes seven types of conflict in literature Conflict and Tension - brief description of various types of conflict Conflict in Literature - (designed for 9th grade) [31 slides] this show includes two short interactive quizzes which follow explanations of internal and external conflict Conflict is the essence of Drama - article with the different types of conflict Creating Honest Characters - article on the understanding of character behavior Developing Conflict - article about the different kinds of conflict in a fictional story The Great Kapok Tree: Teaching About Conflict in Literature - lesson plan from Education World for grades 6-8 Literature - Conflict - Decide which kind of conflict each item describes quiz with ten multiple-choice questions [you can take the quiz without entering an email address] Literature Terms: Conflict - this page points out the difference between internal and external conflict Moral Dilemma Discussion - goal of this learning unit is to develop adolescents' moral-democratic competencies, in particular their ability to act upon commonly shared ideals or principles The Three Master Recipes of Fiction - three different types of conflict in fiction
Analyze function and effect of plot structure in complex literary texts. 3003.8.4	Elements of a Plot - Quia quiz - matching Elements of a Plot - Quia quiz - fill in the blank Elements of a Plot - Quia quiz - matching Plot Chart - chart the plot with this graphic organizer Plot Development - article with example of how a plot is developed Plot diagram - interactive tool to chart a circle plot - demonstration of how to use this tool given Plot Diagram - interactive tool to chart beginning to ending of plot - demonstration of how to use this tool given Plot Outline - graphic chart for students Using Excel to Make a Plot Tension Graph - step by step directions on using Excel to make a plot tension graph
Identify how setting and changes in setting can affect the literary elements (e.g., plot, character, theme, tone) in complex literary texts. 3003.8.5	Analyzing the setting - graphic organizer for students Fiction, Setting the Story - learn how authors manipulate time and space, mood, and spatial order in descriptions of settings Interactive Plot Creator - Scroll to the middle of the page. Press the buttons for a setting, a character and a conflict, then write using this interactive writing prompt. Setting Plot and Theme - lesson and quiz The Short Story: Read to Write-Setting - lesson and activities [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Story Map - The Story Map interactive is designed to assist students in pre-writing and post-reading activities by focusing on the key elements of character, setting, conflict, and resolution. Student Interactive from Read/Write/Think Story Stew - Lesson plan to introduce story elements. Walk Two Moons: An Integrated Unit - integrated study combining setting, theme, point of view, character, and plot with geography and geometry
Analyze the narration and point of view in complex literary texts, in which the narrator and point of view may shift with multiple characters acting as narrators and/or with some characters serving as unreliable narrators. 3003.8.6	Author's Purpose and Point of View - pre test - answers on next web page Author's Purpose and Point of View - post test - answers on next web page Characters and Point of View - The point of view (how you choose to tell your story) determines the voice of your writing. Critical Literacy: Point of View - lesson plan helps students look at the author's purpose and viewpoint, and also recognize gaps in the text - Extension activities include debating a fairy tale using different character viewpoints. "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" - by Langston Hughes - lesson plan - gain understanding on interpreting author's viewpoint, figurative language, historical perspective, cultural perspective Point of View - exploring point of view Point of View - definition of point of view Point of View Exercise - use this as a whole class activity Point of View Quiz - Decide if each sentence is written in first person or third person point of view. [Caution: may be too cute for eighth grade students.] Purpose and Point of View - Choose the correct answer for each question. self checking. Point of View; Third Person - lesson plan Point of View and Why it is important - Ian Bone Point of View - Two Heads Aren't Always Better Than One - suggestions regarding choosing a point of view for your writing Point of View - Beginning Writer's Craft ( free web host - may be blocked by some school filters)
Consider the characteristics of genre and the limitations of form when interpreting complex texts. 3003.8.7
Identify, analyze, and evaluate the effect and use of metrics, rhyme scheme (e.g., end, internal, slant, eye), rhythm, alliteration, and other conventions of verse in complex poetry (including poetic forms such as lyric, blank verse, epic, sonnet, dramatic poetry). 3003.8.8	Analyzing Poetry Tips - The elements of analyzing poetry listed at this site will help you identify the meaning through its parts and give a sense of interpreting a poem. Distinctive Devices: Discover the Secrets behind Poe's Poetry - find evidence of poetic devices in Edgar Allen Poe's, "The Raven" Does Slant Rhyme with Can't? - article with examples of Slant Rhyme Figurative Language - definitions of several types of figurative language from Mr. Donn Free Verse - lesson plan - worksheets to go along with lesson Half rhyme - definition and examples Literary Terms - 23 short-answer questions, hints are available Literary Terms - Word Document - can be adapted [designed for grade 11] Literary Terms Quiz - a quiz on 40 useful literary terms Literary Terms Quiz - 26 multiple choice questions in this Quia quiz Literary Terms Quiz - seven multiple-choice questions Oral Practice to Use with Response Cards - a 3 page Word document - to be read aloud, giving students practice with alliteration, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, and more Poetic Devices - a classroom sign about the forms of poetic devices [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] The Raven's Rhymes - mini lesson showing internal rhyme schemes examples using "The Raven" Sound Devices - article with examples and explanations [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
Recognize and identify the characteristics of lyric poetry, blank verse, free verse, epic, sonnet, dramatic poetry, ballad) 3003.8.9
Identify and analyze elements of literary drama (e.g., dramatic irony, dialogue, soliloquy, monologue, aside). 3003.8.10	Critical Concepts - Dramatic Irony Critical Concepts - Verbal Irony Dictionary of Symbolism - students look up objects of symbolism and see how it is used in literature. Mr. Bailey's Literary Terms Quiz - ten multiple choice questions - keep track of your answers, the answer page gives answers but does not tell you if you were right or wrong Writing a Flashback and Flash-Forward Story Using Movies and Texts as Models - Students are introduced to examples of these devices through the film The Sandlot and/or illustrated books. Students are then asked to create a story that contains both flashback and flash-forward. Using Eudora Welty's The Ponder Heart to illustrate verbal and situational irony
Identify elements of literary drama and evaluate they ways in which they articulate a playwright’s vision (e.g., dramatic irony, soliloquy, stage direction, dialogue) in complex plays. 3003.8.11	Critical Concepts - Dramatic Irony Critical Concepts - Verbal Irony Dictionary of Symbolism - students look up objects of symbolism and see how it is used in literature. Mr. Bailey's Literary Terms Quiz - ten multiple choice questions - keep track of your answers, the answer page gives answers but does not tell you if you were right or wrong Writing a Flashback and Flash-Forward Story Using Movies and Texts as Models - Students are introduced to examples of these devices through the film The Sandlot and/or illustrated books. Students are then asked to create a story that contains both flashback and flash-forward. Using Eudora Welty's The Ponder Heart to illustrate verbal and situational irony
Identify, analyze, and explain the multiple levels of theme(s) within a complex literary text and of similar or contrasting themes across two or more texts. 3003.8.12	Aesop's Fables - Two versions of each story to compare and contrast. Analyzing Poetry Tips - The elements of analyzing poetry listed at this site will help you identify the meaning through its parts and give a sense of interpreting a poem. Common Themes in Literature - list of a few common themes in literature Compare and Contrast Activities - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms Compare and Contrast Lesson Plans - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms Comparing and Contrasting Fables - apply literal, interpretive, and critical thinking skills to two versions of a fable. They will then draw a cartoon to illustrate the moral of one of the fables they read. Enchanting Readers with Revisionist Fairy Tales - students will read three examples of literature in which common fairy tale themes are revised and then compare and contrast them thematically and in terms of form. Once Upon a Genre - Unit Plan - compare and contrast fairy tales A Variety of Unwise Characters - explore the common elements of folk tales and tall tales, while learning how these tales built the spirit of American people
Analyze works of literature as reflections of the historical period in which they were written. 3003.8.13	Cavalier Poetry and Drama - introduction to the literary movement that flourished from 1625 to 1649 Eighteenth-century English and English-American society - the ways in which people interacted with one another reflected their relative social positions Gothic, Novel, and Romance: Brief Definitions - explanations and examples of these types of literature. The Metaphysical Poets - a study guide to be used as a way in to the study of metaphysical poetry The Role of Oral Tradition - These traditions account for the ways things are and often the way they should be, and assist people in educating the young and teaching important lessons about the past and about life Seven directions: Making connections between literature and American Indian history - lesson plan - uses picture books to integrate American Indian culture and belief systems with language and visual arts The Works of Robert Herrick - poems to be read
Analyze texts to identify the author’s attitudes, viewpoints, and beliefs and to critique how these relate to the larger historical, social, and cultural context of the texts. 3003.8.14	Author's Purpose and Point of View - pre test - answers on next web page Author's Purpose and Point of View - post test - answers on next web page Characters and Point of View - The point of view (how you choose to tell your story) determines the voice of your writing. Critical Literacy: Point of View - lesson plan helps students look at the author's purpose and viewpoint, and also recognize gaps in the text - Extension activities include debating a fairy tale using different character viewpoints. "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" - by Langston Hughes - lesson plan - gain understanding on interpreting author's viewpoint, figurative language, historical perspective, cultural perspective Point of View - exploring point of view Point of View - definition of point of view Point of View Exercise - use this as a whole class activity Point of View Quiz - Decide if each sentence is written in first person or third person point of view. [Caution: may be too cute for eighth grade students.] Purpose and Point of View - Choose the correct answer for each question. self checking. Point of View; Third Person - lesson plan Point of View and Why it is important - Ian Bone Point of View - Two Heads Aren't Always Better Than One - suggestions regarding choosing a point of view for your writing Point of View - Beginning Writer's Craft ( free web host - may be blocked by some school filters)
Identify and analyze the use of literary elements, such as irony, archetype, allegory, parody, satire, parable, paradox, symbol, and foreshadowing. 3003.8.15	Allegorical Painting - examples of allegorical paintings Allegory in Painting - lesson plan which could be adapted [designed for grades 9-12] Critical Concepts - Dramatic Irony Critical Concepts - Verbal Irony Dictionary of Symbolism - students look up objects of symbolism and see how it is used in literature. More than a Metaphor - Allegory and the Art of Persuasion - lesson plan which could be adapted [designed for grades 9-12] Mr. Bailey's Literary Terms Quiz - ten multiple choice questions - keep track of your answers, the answer page gives answers but does not tell you if you were right or wrong Writing a Flashback and Flash-Forward Story Using Movies and Texts as Models - Students are introduced to examples of these devices through the film The Sandlot and/or illustrated books. Students are then asked to create a story that contains both flashback and flash-forward. Using Eudora Welty's The Ponder Heart to illustrate verbal and situational irony What is an Allegory? - [scroll down past the ads] explanation with many literary examples
Use prior knowledge and explicit study to identify the meaning of biblical, classical, historical, and literary allusions, especially those which may be more obscure or extended (e.g., references to Phaeton and Icarus in Dante’s Inferno). 3003.8.16	Essays - read these examples and recognize the allusions Dover Beach - Matthew Arnold A Grand Compromise - by James P. Pinkerton "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" I Have A Dream - Martin Luther King, Jr Allusions in prose and poetry - explanation with examples Allusion in Poetry - explanation and examples Literary Devices Quizzes - similes, metaphors, personification, slang/dialect and allusions - Matching | Concentration | Flashcards
Identify the meaning of metaphors based on common literary allusions and conceits (e.g., the dogs of war, a face that could launch a thousand ships, flying close to the sun). 3003.8.17	Do you know your metaphors? - drag words to make a metaphor Do you know your similes? - drag the nouns to complete a Simile (Refresh the page to get a new set.) Figurative Language - [scroll down below the ad] terms, definitions, and an example Figurative Language Quiz - alliteration, similes and metaphors, personification, connotation and imagery Literary Devices Quizzes - similes, metaphors, personification, slang/dialect and allusions - Matching | Concentration | Flashcards Metaphor Lists - a selection of metaphors by category, complete with sample usage and interpretation Metaphor Battleship Quiz - Quia quiz using the Battleship game format Metaphor Quiz - a five-question quiz at Quia Metaphor Quiz - a ten-question quiz at Quia Metaphor Quiz - to print Poetry writing practice web [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Practicing onomatopoeia, alliteration, rhyme, simile and metaphor Word Play 1 | Word Play 2 | Word Play 3 | Word Play 4 | Word Play 5 | Word Play Simile lesson - with a printable quiz Similes and Metaphors - Identify the comparison in each sentence as a simile or a metaphor [ignore the email address blank].
State Performance Indicators 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 8.10 | 8.11 | 8.12 | 8.13
Identify simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, alliteration, personification, hyperbole, and understatement in poetry and prose. SPI 3003.8.1	A one-page handout giving examples of each poetic device [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] A Fun Way to Teach Similes - a lesson idea from Bruce Lansky Alliteration or Simile? - Choose whether each statement is an alliterative phrase, simile or neither. Bud, Not Buddy - quizzes on similes and metaphors Matching | Flashcards | Concentration Do you know your metaphors? - drag words to make a metaphor Do you know your similes? - drag the nouns to complete a Simile (Refresh the page to get a new set.) Figurative Language - [scroll down below the ad] terms, definitions, and an example Figurative Language Quiz - alliteration, similes and metaphors, personification, connotation and imagery Literary Devices Quizzes - similes, metaphors, personification, slang/dialect and allusions - Matching | Concentration | Flashcards Metaphor Lists - a selection of metaphors by category, complete with sample usage and interpretation Metaphor Battleship Quiz - Quia quiz using the Battleship game format Metaphor Quiz - a five-question quiz at Quia Metaphor Quiz - a ten-question quiz at Quia Metaphor Quiz - to print Poetry writing practice web [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Practicing onomatopoeia, alliteration, rhyme, simile and metaphor Word Play 1 | Word Play 2 | Word Play 3 | Word Play 4 | Word Play 5 | Word Play Simile lesson - with a printable quiz Similes and Metaphors - Identify the comparison in each sentence as a simile or a metaphor [ignore the email address blank].
Differentiate among verbal, situational, and dramatic irony. SPI 3003.8.2	Critical Concepts - Dramatic Irony Critical Concepts - Verbal Irony Dictionary of Symbolism - students look up objects of symbolism and see how it is used in literature. Mr. Bailey's Literary Terms Quiz - ten multiple choice questions - keep track of your answers, the answer page gives answers but does not tell you if you were right or wrong Writing a Flashback and Flash-Forward Story Using Movies and Texts as Models - Students are introduced to examples of these devices through the film The Sandlot and/or illustrated books. Students are then asked to create a story that contains both flashback and flash-forward. Using Eudora Welty's The Ponder Heart to illustrate verbal and situational irony
Analyze the effect of literary point-of-view on characters, theme, and conflict of a literary work. SPI 3003.8.3	Battling for Freedom - "By examining two speeches by Chief Tecumseh of the Shawnee alongside Henry's speech, students develop a new respect for the Native Americans' politically effective and poetic use of language." Conflict - very good short article on the differences between internal and external conflict Conflict - this WIkipedia atricle describes seven types of conflict in literature Conflict and Tension - brief description of various types of conflict Conflict in Literature - (designed for 9th grade) [31 slides] this show includes two short interactive quizzes which follow explanations of internal and external conflict Conflict is the essence of Drama - article with the different types of conflict Developing Conflict - article about the different kinds of conflict in a fictional story "The Diary of Anne Frank" - Students will learn how diversity creates bias which leads to conflict, where students confront their bias and practice tolerance The Great Kapok Tree: Teaching About Conflict in Literature - lesson plan from Education World for grades 6-8 Literature - Conflict - Decide which kind of conflict each item describes quiz with ten multiple-choice questions [you can take the quiz without entering an email address] Literature Terms: Conflict - this page points out the difference between internal and external conflict The Three Master Recipes of Fiction - three different types of conflict in fiction
Identify the symbol of a literary passage and determine the theme it supports. SPI 3003.8.4	Dictionary of Symbolism - students look up objects of symbolism and see how it is used in literature.
Identify standard literary elements (i.e., archetype, allegory, parable, paradox, parody, satire, foreshadowing). SPI 3003.8.5	Allegorical Painting - examples of allegorical paintings Allegory in Painting - lesson plan which could be adapted [designed for grades 9-12] More than a Metaphor - Allegory and the Art of Persuasion - lesson plan which could be adapted [designed for grades 9-12] What is an Allegory? - [scroll down past the ads] explanation with many literary examples
Analyze the impact of setting on the mood and plot of a literary passage. SPI 3003.8.6
Demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate use of sound devices (i.e., rhyme (internal, slant), rhythm, repetition, alliteration, onomatopoeia). SPI 3003.8.7	Analyzing Poetry Tips - The elements of analyzing poetry listed at this site will help you identify the meaning through its parts and give a sense of interpreting a poem. Distinctive Devices: Discover the Secrets behind Poe's Poetry - find evidence of poetic devices in Edgar Allen Poe's, "The Raven" Does Slant Rhyme with Can't? - article with examples of Slant Rhyme Figurative Language - definitions of several types of figurative language from Mr. Donn Free Verse - lesson plan - worksheets to go along with lesson Half rhyme - definition and examples Literary Terms - 23 short-answer questions, hints are available Literary Terms - Word Document - can be adapted [designed for grade 11] Literary Terms Quiz - a quiz on 40 useful literary terms Literary Terms Quiz - 26 multiple choice questions in this Quia quiz Literary Terms Quiz - seven multiple-choice questions Oral Practice to Use with Response Cards - a 3 page Word document - to be read aloud, giving students practice with alliteration, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, and more Poetic Devices - a classroom sign about the forms of poetic devices [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] The Raven's Rhymes - mini lesson showing internal rhyme schemes examples using "The Raven" Sound Devices - article with examples and explanations [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics of the characteristics of lyric poetry, blank verse, epics, sonnets, dramatic poetry, and ballads. SPI 3003.8.8
Identify the common theme in a series of passages. SPI 3003.8.9	Common Themes in Literature - list of a few common themes in literature Setting Plot and Theme - lesson and quiz Theme - lesson and activity on how to find themes Writing about Theme - lesson plan - format could be adapted to another story
Identify the elements of drama (i.e., stage directions, dialogue, soliloquy, monologue, aside). SPI 3003.8.10	An exploration of Physical Theatre - lessons and activity [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.] Stage directions poem - helps students remember terminology Stage Directions - The stage can be divided up into fifteen playing areas
Locate words or phrases in a passage that provide historical or cultural cues. SPI 3003.8.11	Cavalier Poetry and Drama - introduction to the literary movement that flourished from 1625 to 1649 Eighteenth-century English and English-American society - the ways in which people interacted with one another reflected their relative social positions Gothic, Novel, and Romance: Brief Definitions - explanations and examples of these types of literature. The Metaphysical Poets - a study guide to be used as a way in to the study of metaphysical poetry The Role of Oral Tradition - These traditions account for the ways things are and often the way they should be, and assist people in educating the young and teaching important lessons about the past and about life Seven directions: Making connections between literature and American Indian history - lesson plan - uses picture books to integrate American Indian culture and belief systems with language and visual arts The Works of Robert Herrick - poems to be read
Analyze texts to identify the author’s life experiences, attitudes, viewpoints, and beliefs and how these relate to the larger historical, social, and cultural context of his or her work. SPI 3003.8.12	Author's Purpose and Point of View - pre test - answers on next web page Author's Purpose and Point of View - post test - answers on next web page Characters and Point of View - The point of view (how you choose to tell your story) determines the voice of your writing. Critical Literacy: Point of View - lesson plan helps students look at the author's purpose and viewpoint, and also recognize gaps in the text - Extension activities include debating a fairy tale using different character viewpoints. "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" - by Langston Hughes - lesson plan - gain understanding on interpreting author's viewpoint, figurative language, historical perspective, cultural perspective Point of View - exploring point of view Point of View - definition of point of view Point of View Exercise - use this as a whole class activity Point of View Quiz - Decide if each sentence is written in first person or third person point of view. [Caution: may be too cute for eighth grade students.] Purpose and Point of View - Choose the correct answer for each question. self checking. Point of View; Third Person - lesson plan Point of View and Why it is important - Ian Bone Point of View - Two Heads Aren't Always Better Than One - suggestions regarding choosing a point of view for your writing Point of View - Beginning Writer's Craft ( free web host - may be blocked by some school filters)
Identify classical and literary allusions in context. SPI 3003.8.13	Essays - read these examples and recognize the allusions Dover Beach - Matthew Arnold A Grand Compromise - by James P. Pinkerton "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" I Have A Dream - Martin Luther King, Jr Allusions in prose and poetry - explanation with examples Allusion in Poetry - explanation and examples Literary Devices Quizzes - similes, metaphors, personification, slang/dialect and allusions - Matching | Concentration | Flashcards
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