Unit 1Life and Times of H.G. Wells
2 lessons2 Weeks
Life and Times of H.G. Wells
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Author Study
Get to know H.G. Wells by reading his Wikipedia article. The following is an author biography video from Biographics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qmhRB3pR-A
Read the article from Wikipedia 
Write a well developed paragraph discussing life events that you found most interesting or feel could have influenced the author’s writing. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._G._Wells
 Week 2
Lesson 2
The Grim Reaper of the Victorian Era: Cholera
Would people today survive life in the Victorian era? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VtMYSe_mmM
Watch a short 3 minute video aired by France 24 on the history of cholera or 'the Grim Reaper of the 19th century'- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCaQAjhXrTo
Unit 2Literary Element Exploration
6 lessons6 Weeks
Literary Element Exploration
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Reading and Annotating
Read and annotate the text for any literary elements you notice or vocabulary terms you are unfamiliar with. Watch the lesson video to gain a better understanding of the story. 
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Basic Literary Elements: Narration, Point of View, Setting
Identify and explain each of the following literary elements, using at least 2 pieces of textual evidence to support your claims. When explaining the element in the text, try to discuss how the author’s use of the element develops a central idea.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Basic Elements: Characterization & Conflict
Identify and explain each of the following literary elements, using at least 2 pieces of textual evidence to support your claims. When explaining the element in the text, try to discuss how the author’s use of the element develops a central idea.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Abstract Elements: Mood, Tone, & Imagery
Identify and explain each of the following literary elements, using at least 2 pieces of textual evidence to support your claims. When explaining the element in the text, try to discuss how the author’s use of the element develops a central idea.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Abstract Elements: Foreshadowing, Symbolism, & Motif  
Identify and explain each of the following literary elements, using at least 2 pieces of textual evidence to support your claims. When explaining the element in the text, try to discuss how the author’s use of the element develops a central idea.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Abstract Elements: Irony, Allusion, Theme, & Allegory
Identify and explain each of the following literary elements, using at least 2 pieces of textual evidence to support your claims. When explaining the element in the text, try to discuss how the author’s use of the element develops a central idea.
Unit 3Literary Analysis Writing
3 lessons3 Weeks
Literary Analysis Writing
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Structure & Figurative Language: Plot Review!
Review the story's structure before you begin the writing section. This way the text will be fresh in your mind. Write a 3-7 sentence paragraph for each of the 5 sections of the plot (structure). The rising action will be the longest and the falling action and resolution will be the shortest.
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Literary Analysis Writing
Review the parameters of a typical text-only literary analysis essay writing assignment and check understanding with the lesson video.   Brainstorm central ideas and try to find at least 3 examples of textual evidence that support each.
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Literary Analysis Writing
Learners will review the Ultimate Literary Theory Writing Manual and draft 10 thesis statements for each literary theory. The lesson video will provide the teacher's interpretations.