An Exploration of Drama, Theme and Persuasive Writing

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Unit 5

• An Exploration of Drama, Theme and Persuasive
  Writing

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The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street
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Coding

• 1 Lesson number
• A Appendix
• B Blackline Master

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Unit Overview

• Genre Drama
• -Terminology (Working Vocabulary)
• -Structure/Format (Textual Organization)
• -Analysis (Character, Dialogue, Etc.)

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Focus/Features

• Writing Craft/Strategies
• -Creating Focused Thesis
• -Writing Leads
• -Using Effective Transitions

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Focus/Features

• Writing Process
• -Connections to literature
• -Graphic Organizers
• -Emphasis on Voice
• -Conferencing/Discussion
• -Editing

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The Power is in the Discussion
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Analysis

• Dialogue
• Punctuation
• Theme
• Foreshadowing/Prediction

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Vocabulary

• Connected to a Skill
• Linked to Literature
• Integrated w/ Writing

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Lesson 1 Building Background

• Define Drama Terms (B1/A3/LOL)
• Post Overarching Questions

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Overarching Questions (A1)

• A basis for continual discussion and exploration
• A focal point to develop theme
• A link to developing thesis

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Lesson 1

• PreReading Strategies
• Introduce Twilight Zone (LOL, pp.414-415)
• Play TZ Introduction
• Make Predictions

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Lesson 1

• During Reading
• Stage Directions
• Introduce Shared Reading (A2) pp.417-418

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Lesson 1

• Vocabulary Development
• -Introduce words
• -Point out footnotes

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Reflections
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Lesson 2

• Foreshadowing
• Metaphors/Similes

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Lesson 2

• Identify Similes/Metaphors
• Little Fat Girl (Handout)

Discuss
Use T-Chart (A5)
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Lesson 2
Simile/Metaphor Chart
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Lesson 2
Foreshadowing
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Foreshadowing

• Title
• Setting
• Characters (Dialogue/Actions)
• Narration
• Stage Directions

LOL, pg.520
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Teacher Read Aloud

• The Stranger
• by
• Chris Van Allsburg

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Foreshadowing
GNIKROW SDRAWKCAB
See A6
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Lesson 2

• Model Organizer (B3)
• Read Act I
• Provide opportunities for discussion and filling
  in organizer

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Vocabulary Develop Similes/Metaphors
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(No Transcript)
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Process
A7/B4/B5
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Reflections
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Lesson 3
Theme
Reinforce Foreshadowing
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Lesson 3

• Introduction What was the main message of The
  Stranger?

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Lesson 3

• Share foreshadowing/predictions from Act I
• Look for textual evidence

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Lesson 3

• Theme the overall message the author is trying
  to communicate about human nature

What is theme in organizer example?
B6/B7
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Lesson 3

• Read Act II
• Fill out Foreshadowing Organizer
• Fill out Theme Organizer

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Lesson 3

• Discuss Predictions from Foreshadowing Organizer
• Discuss Overarching Questions

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Reflections
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Lesson 4

• Theme
• Webbing
• Revising Sentences

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Lesson 4

• What theme is evidenced by the quote from the
  introduction? Why?
• Why is Pete Van Horn Killed?
• Who are the most dangerous enemies of human
  beings? Why?

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Lesson 4

• Essay Mini-Quiz

Discuss? Grade w/Rubric (B10)
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Lesson 4
Teacher Read Aloud
Weslandia
Discuss Using T-Chart (A8)
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Lesson 4

• Compare/Contrast Themes
• Wesladnia vs. Monsters

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Lesson Four

• Vocabulary
• Discuss student example of organizer (B5)
• Model webbing verbs (A to Z Power Verbs) (B9)
• Model extending sentences w/ verbs

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Reflections

• Overarching
• Share Organizer Entries

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Lesson 5

• Evaluating Similes/Metaphors
• Recognizing Sarcasm

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Lesson 5

• Share extended similes/metaphors in literature
  discussion groups
• Does the comparison create a vivid image?
• Did I use powerful verbs?
• Did I correctly punctuate w/ commas?

Revise and rewrite GUMS
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Lesson 5

• Understanding/Recognizing Dialogue
• Definition
• Discuss Why important? Role?
• Point out/post examples

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Lesson 5
How do punctuation marks affect text and reader?
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Lesson 5

• Dialogue Chart (B11)

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Lesson 5
Sarcasm!
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• How about a firing squad at dawn, Charlie, so we
  can get rid of all the suspects? (Steve)

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Lesson 5

• Find examples of Sarcasm
• Homework/dialogue rubric

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Reflections

• Overarching
• Theme is focus of next lesson

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Lesson 6

• Complex Sentences
• Similes/Metaphors
• Theme/Thesis

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Lesson 6

• Complex sentences
• Independent vs. dependent clause
• Subordinate conjunctions (B14)
• Loner vs. Leaner (B15)
• Write complex sentences in groups (Identify parts)

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Lesson 6

• Theme Thesis

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Lesson 6

• Discuss potential themes
• -Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
• -Weslandia
• Introduce concept of thesis and connect with
  theme

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Lesson 6

• Developing A Thesis Statement
• (A11/B16)

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Lesson 6

• Prompt The theme of The Monsters Are Due On
  Maple Street suggest that people are destructive.
  Yet, the theme of Weslanida implies that people
  are creative individuals who overcome their
  difficulties. Write a composition explaining what
  you believe. Be sure to use examples from your
  life or literature.

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Reviewing Similes
Lesson 6
Willow and Gingko
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Reflections

• Reminder Focus thesis on a personal experience
• Reminder Collect dialogue assignment

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Lesson 7

• Complex Sentences
• Organizers
• Conferencing

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Lesson 7
DIRECTIONS
Write a complex sentence about a friend or family
member.
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Lesson 7

• Practice Writing Complex Sentences w/ Vocabulary

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Lesson 7

• Examine/Model Persuasive Writing (B18)

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Lesson 7

• Heart Organizer (A12)

Atwell, Nancy. Lessons That Change Writers.
Heinemann, 2002.
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Reflections
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Lesson 8

• Develop Main Ideas
• Develop Supporting Details

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Lesson 8
Writing Leads
(B18/B20/B21)
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Lesson 8

• Examine example composition (B18)
• Write leads
• (B20/B21)

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Reflections
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Lesson 9

• Transitions
• Semicolons

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Lesson 9

• Transition Strategies (B22)
• Examine example composition

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Lesson 9

• Using Semicolons To Revise

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Lesson 9
Revising
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Lesson 9

• Conference with Students
• Revise Composition
• Use Rubric (B23)

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Reflections
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Lesson 10

• Unit Test (B25)
• Edit/Proofread in small groups (A14)

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Thank You