LITTLE LONDON HIGH SCHOOL

English Department Distance Learning

Subject: English Literature Topic: Story Elements Lesson #: ____1____

Grade: 9N Duration: 1 hour Date: October 12-16, 2020
Brief Lesson Description:
Students will learn about the different elements of a story and how they help to make the story come alive.
Instructional Strategies:
Pairing * Visuals Simulation
Peer tutoring * Lecture * Whole group instruction
* Cooperative learning A project * Technology integration
* Independent activities Hands-on Other:
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Technology Tools: Laptop, tablet or any device that can be used to type or view information. Internet
Platform: Google classroom/ Google Meet

General Objectives:
Understand and appreciate the elements in a story.
Specific Learning Outcomes: After viewing video, students will:
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1. State the six elements of a short story
2. Identify at least four of the six elements of literature
3. Define all six elements in one sentence for each.
4. Differentiate amongst all six elements orally.
5. Complete a graphic organizer correctly identifying each element.

Key Skills: Key Vocabulary: Materials/Resources:

 Reading  Plot  YouTube Videos
 Writing  Characters  PowerPoint presentation
 Listening  Setting  Worksheets
 Conflict
 Theme
 Point of view
Narrative / Background Information

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Prior Student Knowledge:
Students should have prior knowledge of the elements of Literature.

Content Outline: Assessment Criteria:

Reading and writing activities.
Synchronous activities: Students will view a video
and PowerPoint presentation which outline the
elements of a short story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcXRXwneFY
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Students will partake in discussions and work
collaboratively.

Asynchronous activities: Students will log off the

platform and they have 30 minutes to complete the
task.

https://www.google.com/search?q=graphic+organiz
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tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjltsnypaPsAhXw
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63&bih=546#imgrc=fA5fSBIzIa8R2M

Procedures/Activities: Day 1- Objectives:1-5

STEP 1: NTRODUCTION/ENGAGEMENT:
Students will be asked specific questions about their favourite movie/cartoon. Teacher will then use the
student selector in Google classroom to identify the specific students who should answer the questions
posed. Teacher will also check the platform to see which student has raised his/her hand and allow the
student to share.
Questions :
1. What is the name of your favourite movie/cartoon?
2. Where did it take place?
3. List three persons in the movie?
4. What was the problem in the movie?
5. What was the main idea?

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STEP 2:
Students will click the link to a video on the elements of a short story. After viewing, a discussion will be
ensued where students, facilitated by teacher, will correctly identify the element for the responses given.
Example. What are the names of three persons in the movie? – Characters

STEP 3:
After viewing a PowerPoint presentation, students will be required to create and share their definitions of
each element in no more than one sentence. Students will copy the information from the PowerPoint for
reference.

EVALUATION:
Students will complete assigned worksheet. They will be given twenty minutes to complete the task.
During this time, they will log off the platform and return when the allotted time has ended.

Post Lesson Reflection:

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