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Victorian Fiction: News of the Engagement by Arnold Bennett

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Ages 12-17
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In this class I will review the basics of literary analysis with learners while reading a humorous Victorian short story by Arnold Bennett.
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Homework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will read the short story "News of the Engagement" by Arnold Bennett and answer 5 comprehension questions in order to better analyze the text.
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Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
In this self paced class learners will read a short story by Arnold Bennett titled "News of the Engagement". This Victorian tale explores the complex relationship between parents and children, in a light hearted way. I provide a wide age range for this class because the story would be challenging for  middle school readers, who may be reading Victorian text for the first time. An annotated read aloud lesson is included to better comprehend the language and historical references. Learners in their junior and senior year of high school can explore the text's literary elements and how the author develops a central ideas. There is an instructional lesson on writing a text only literary analysis central idea paragraph, a writing prompt that often appears on standardized assessments. 

Learners will be provided an annotated copy of the text which provides definitions for unknown vocabulary terms and/or historical concepts. I also provide a literary element study guide which breaks down the elements and devices used by the author to create a central idea. Learners will receive detailed instructions and tips on writing a literary analysis essay. The final lesson will discuss ways to use textual evidence to back up even the most controversial thesis statements!

Learning Goals

Learners will read and annotate a Victorian fiction short story by Arnold Bennett. Learners will answer five comprehension and analysis questions for "News of the Engagement".
Learners will write a well developed central idea paragraph or 3 paragraph text only analysis essay.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
1 Lesson
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
"News of the Engagement" by Arnold Bennett
 Learners will read a short fiction story from the Victorian era and answer 5 comprehension questions. Learners will also identify and explain literary elements used in the text. Learners will write a literary analysis essay. 

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Learning Needs
I provide learners with an annotated copy of the story to easily follow literary elements, devices, and unknown vocabulary terms or concepts. My lessons include me reading aloud the story for learners as well.
Pre-Requisites
This class is a beginner level analysis course that introduces learners to light hearted, Victorian themes. The story is free of violence or adult topics, and I provide an annotated copy of the text to strengthen learner comprehension.
Supply List
Learners will be provided an annotated copy of "News of the Engagement" by Arnold Bennett, as well as a comprehension questions, a blank literary element study guide, and a teacher interpretation copy of both. (Learners do not require anything!)
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Nicole Hess
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Nicole Hess
Master's Degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University
Nicole Hess
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from State University of New York at Oswego
Nicole Hess
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. 

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