Unit 1The Life and Times of E.M. Forster 
1 lesson1 Week
The Life and Times of E.M. Forster 
 Week 1
Lesson 1
E.M. Forster 
Learners will read an article from Britannica about E. M. Forster and write a summary paragraph discussing the facts they found most interesting, as well as life experiences that may have influenced Forster's career as an author. 
“The Machine Stops” is considered one of the greatest science fiction stories ever written. This is partly because of Forster's technological predictions. Explore ‘Our World in Data’ (https://ourworldindata.org/technology-long-run).
Unit 2Basic Literary Elements in Part 1: The Air-ship 
4 lessons4 Weeks
Basic Literary Elements in Part 1: The Air-ship 
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Narration & Point of View
Focusing on pages 1-10 of the story, learners will complete the narration and point of view sections of the interactive literary element study guide packet with the teacher in a pre recorded video. Learners will locate 2 pieces of textual evidence identifying each element. 
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Identifying and Describing Setting in Science Fiction
Focusing on pages 1-10 of the story, learners will complete the setting section of the interactive literary element study guide packet with the teacher in a pre recorded video. Learners will describe and explain the setting and its context. 
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Characterization: The Time to be Judgemental!
Focusing on pages 1-10 of the story, learners will complete the characterization portion of the interactive literary element study guide packet with the teacher in a pre recorded video.  The Machine will be considered a character, so learners will infer what they believe the Machine to be.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Identifying and Discussing Conflict
Focusing on pages 1-17 of the story, learners will identify the different types of conflicts found in the story using the interactive literary element study guide packet. The teacher video will identify and write about the various conflicts of the text. 
Unit 3Abstract Literary Elements in Part 2: The Mending Apparatus
5 lessons5 Weeks
Abstract Literary Elements in Part 2: The Mending Apparatus
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Mood, Tone, & Imagery
Focusing on pages 10-17 of the story, learners will identify and explain mood, tone, and imagery, using at least 2 pieces of textual evidence to support your claims.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Symbolism, Foreshadowing, & Motif
Learners will focus on the story holistically in order to identify and explain how symbolism, foreshadowing, and motifs are used to develop a chosen central idea.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
 Irony, Allusion, Theme, & Allegory
Focusing on the story holistically, learners will focus on the story holistically in order to identify and explain how irony, allegory, and theme are used to develop a chosen central idea. 
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Figurative Language
Cite 2 examples from the text for the 5 types of figurative language below. Discuss how each example developed a chosen literary element or central idea of the story. 
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Structure of the Story
Learners will write a summary for each section of the story's structure.
Unit 4Formulating a Central Idea in Part 3: Homelessness
2 lessons2 Weeks
Formulating a Central Idea in Part 3: Homelessness
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Literary Analysis Writing: Brainstorming Central Ideas
The following videos are what inspired me to create this class, as the parallels between fiction and reality are obvious! After watching the videos free write a paragraph discussing the connection between the interview and "The Machine Stops":
Democracy Now "Godfathers of AI" Panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWtmjLHFZI&t=1s
Neom: a self sustainable, AI powered city of 9 million people being built in Saudi Arabia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee10tLiGDjU
Write 3 central idea statements.
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Literary Analysis Writing
Explore literary theories that can be used to interpret and analyze "The Machine Stops" by E.M. Forster. Read the Future of Life Institute's Open AI letter to apply it to a theory.