Grade 7
Language Arts
Reading
Standard 3

LITERARY RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS.


 
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Assessments
1.) Three Skeleton Key, by George G. Toudouze, pg. 65 in Elements of Literature First Course.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
1.) Have students take notes, or review notes, as the literary terms plot, characterization, setting, symbolism and foreshadowing are discussed. Have students read a particular piece of literature such as the short story "Three Skeleton Key", by George G. Toudouze, pg. 65 in Elements of Literature First Course. Students then work individually to create a storyboard. They should reflect on what they have read as well as pull from their understanding of literary terms to decide what should go in each box of the storyboard. Storyboards should be a combination of text and pictures. Have students flip their storyboards over and write a paragraph giving further description of determined need, such as plot, foreshadowing, or more character description. If storyboards are done in groups, students should work together on ideas to put in the squares and write a paragraph together. Students should then work together to prepare how they will present their storyboard to the class
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1.) Have students take notes, or review notes, as the literary terms plot, characterization, setting, symbolism and foreshadowing are discussed. Have students read a particular piece of literature such as the short story "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury. Students then work individually to create a storyboard. They should reflect on what they have read as well as pull from their understanding of literary terms to decide what should go in each box of the storyboard. Storyboards should be a combination of text and pictures. Have students flip their storyboards over and write a paragraph giving further description of determined need, such as plot, foreshadowing, or more character description. If storyboards are done in groups, students should work together on ideas to put in the squares and write a paragraph together. Students should then work together to prepare how they will present their storyboard to the class.

1.) The storyboard, itself, is the assessment piece. Sample criteria for the storyboard:
  • Demonstrates understanding of the literature 
  • Includes accurate choice of important events, correct characterization 
  • Uses and identifies literary terms correctly 
  • Evidences completeness and creative detail
  • Is a well written paragraph

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    Groups can be assessed on their process of accomplishing the task, the storyboard, and the group presentation.

    Previously Published Data

    1.) The storyboard, itself, is the assessment piece. Sample criteria for the storyboard:

  • Demonstrates understanding of the literature 
  • Includes accurate choice of important events, correct characterization 
  • Uses and identifies literary terms correctly 
  • Evidences completeness and creative detail
  • Is a well written paragraph

    •  

     

    Groups can be assessed on their process of accomplishing the task, the storyboard, and the group presentation.