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Lesson Topic: Characterization in the novel Elantris Length of Class Period: 55 minutes

Course: Sophomore ELA: Science Fiction and Fantasy Grade Level: 10

TERMINAL BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVE

State the terminal objective (including content and behavior):
Using at least 3 character traits and evidence from the text, create a Fakebook Page profile for the character of your
choice from the novel Elantris.
CURRICULUM/STANDARDS
List all appropriate national, state or district curriculum or content standards that align to this lesson.
9-10.RL.1
9-10.RL.3
9-10.W.1
ELL STANDARDS AND ACCOMMODATIONS
List the language objective for listening, speaking, reading and writing: Arizona ELP Standards [http://www.azed.gov/english-language-
learners/elps/] , as well as accommodations, vocabulary, strategies:
Stage V Reading, HI-4 Stage V Reading, HI-19
Stage V Reading, HI-15 Stage V Writing, HI-7
SPECIAL EDUCATION ACCOMMODATIONS
List accommodations you will make for special education students:
Large print text Hands on activity
Audio version of novel Small group discussion
Model of completed Fakebook Page
HOMEWORK
If there is homework following this lesson, list it here:
None
RESOURCES/MATERIALS
List all resources that you will need to teach this lesson:
Classroom set of novel, Elantris Copies of blank Fakebook Page
Butcher paper Markers, pencils, crayons
Note taker PowerPoint presentation on Characters and Characterization
Galaxy Guide (student interactive notebook)
 Lesson Sequence
The sub-objectives should include content and behavior. The first sub-objective should be your BW/Anticipatory Set.
The last sub-objective should match your terminal behavioral objective. (Add more rows as needed for your lesson.)

TIME TASK ANALYSIS
(Sub-objectives/topics, with Bloom)
5 1. SWBAT write a list of at least 5
mins characters we have met so far in the
novel (knowledge); pick three favorite
characters and explain why
(understanding).
TEACHING STRATEGY WHAT ARE THE STUDENTS DOING?
(BW, lecture, lab, group work, handout, etc) (Active participation, Int. Closure)
1. Bell Work 1. Write bell work in interactive journal:
Make a list of at least five characters we
have met in the novel. Pick your 3
favorite, and explain why they are your
favorite.

20 2. Using the 3 favorite characters
mins written about in the bell work, SWBAT
identify at least 3 character traits for
each and write them on the note taker
(understanding).
2. Mini Lecture 2a. Take notes from lecture on note taker
Characters and
Characterization 2b. Also on note taker, identify at least 3
characteristics of each of the 3 favorite
characters from bell work (IC)

10 3. Using evidence from the novel,
mins SWBAT defend their analysis of one
character on a small group discussion
board (evaluation).
15 4. Using notes from the discussion
mins board, SWBAT create a Fakebook
Page for the character of their choice
(synthesis).
5 5. SWBAT create 1 Fakebook status
mins update on a post-it note to stick on the
door (synthesis).
3. Discussion Boards
4. Individual Project
Fakebook Page
5. Closure
3. In groups of 4, discuss and defend the
analysis of a particular character using
textual evidence from the novel; (groups
will be arranged by character, notes will
be taken on one large paper), (IC)
4. On a blank Fakebook Page create a
profile for a character of choice using
notes from the discussion, the note taker,
and evidence from the novel (IC)
5. On a post-it note, write 1 Fakebook
status update for the character and stick
it on the door.