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ELA Test Preparation for High Schoolers: Text Only Analysis of Ernest Hemingway
Striving Students Towards Success, LLC.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(225)
In this 8 lesson class, prepare for the ELA Common Core Regents literary analysis section. Learners will receive an an annotated copy of the text, interactive literary element guide with a writing literary analysis writing manual.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 12
In this eight lesson, self paced course learners can prepare for writing a literary analysis essay on a timed assessment. We will be reading Ernest Hemingway's "A Day's Wait" which is a short fiction story that has popped up on many past state examinations due to its short length and notoriety. With two New York state teacher certifications in English Language Arts and Special Education, I have taught English and Social Studies in the classroom and remotely for over ten years. While teaching...
3 units//8 lessons//8 Weeks
Unit 1Reading & AnnotatingReading & Annotating3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1"A Day's Wait" by Ernest HemingwayIn this lesson learners will do a first time read through of the story in order to identify literary elements and highlight unknown vocabulary terms. Learners will watch the teacher video to check their understanding of the text.Week 2Lesson 2Basic Literary ElementsIn this lesson learners will identify narration, point of view, and setting in "A Day's Wait". Learners will find 2 examples to support their claims. The lesson video will model identifying basic literary elements.Week 3Lesson 3Basic Literary ElementsIn this lesson learners will identify characterization and conflict in "A Day's Wait". Learners will come up with at least 3 character traits and 5 different conflicts seen in the text. The lesson video will model identifying basic literary elements.Unit 2Abstract Literary ElementsAbstract Literary Elements3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 4Lesson 4Abstract Literary DevicesIn this lesson learners will identify mood, tone, and imagery in "A Day's Wait". Learners will find 2 examples to support their claims. The lesson video will model identifying basic literary elements.Week 5Lesson 5Abstract Literary Devices:In this lesson learners will identify symbolism, foreshadowing, and motif. in "A Day's Wait". Learners will find 2 examples to support their claims. The lesson video will model identifying basic literary elements.Week 6Lesson 6Abstract Literary Devices:In this lesson learners will identify irony, allusion, theme, and allegory in "A Day's Wait". Learners will find 2 examples to support their claims. The lesson video will model identifying basic literary elements.Unit 3Literary Analysis WritingLiterary Analysis Writing2 lessons2 WeeksWeek 7Lesson 7Summary Writing: Structure of the Story (Parts of the Plot)Learners will review the parameters of a literary analysis essay and brainstorm central ideas for "A Day's Wait". Learners will watch the lesson video to check the teacher's possible central ideas.Week 8Lesson 8Literary Analysis WritingLearners will review the parameters of a literary analysis essay and brainstorm central ideas for "A Day's Wait". Learners will watch the lesson video to check the teacher's possible central ideas. Learners will write a 3 paragraph literary analysis essay for Ernest Hemingway's "A Day's Wait".
Students will complete all the steps necessary to write a text only literary analysis essay for Ernest Hemingway's "A Day's Wait".
I hold two New York state teaching certifications in English Language Arts and Students with Disabilities. I have a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and a Master's Degree in Special Education. I have over ten years experience teaching literature to young people.
Homework Offered
Learners will complete the interactive literary element study guide by identifying literary elements and finding textual evidence.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
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I received my Master's Degree in Students with Disabilities and I hold a New York state teaching certification in Special Education. My 6 year old daughter was diagnosed with level 3 autism in 2020, so I am especially passionate.
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"A Day's Wait" by Ernest Hemingway
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(225)
Hello! My name is Nicole Hess and I live in New York. I hold a Master’s Degree in Special Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature. I have over a decade of teaching experience in the public school system and remotely! I am excited...
Self-Paced Class
$5
weekly or $40 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 13-18
