B2+Scheidegger,+Lauren

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 * Unit Title:** Forms of Literature (With a Focus on Poe) **Grade Level(s):** 9-10
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** Reading; Literature
 * Key Words:** Different Forms of Literature, Edgar Allan Poe, Compare and Contrast, Transforming Lit., Emphasis
 * Designed by:** Lauren Scheidegger **Time Frame:** 19 (80)
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 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * This unit is all about the diversity of literature. It focuses on the “integration of knowledge and ideas” in accordance to the Common Core State Standards and is oriented towards those in grade nine or ten. Students will develop ideas and opinions on the many different forms of literature and create their ideas on what makes something literature. Students will explore these thoughts mainly by reading Edgar Allen Poe’s short stories, then their graphic novel renderings. Seeing the differences will also allow students to see the transformation of literature as well as the use of emphasis and other literary devises. Students will compare and contrast the different forms and analyze the given texts. Students will apply their knowledge in a number of different tasks. Some of the tasks include making videos, comics and more both in groups and as individuals. Through the students work they will learn the vocabulary, critical details, and important events and people of the text. This will help them get a firm grasp on the pieces read in class and make it easier for them to understand the material. By the end of the course they will be able to explain how literature is varied and why the different forms exist, the uses and affects of certain literary devices, and be able to empathize with authors and see how and why they make certain decisions and do certain things to their work. This unit is hands on and incorporates many different technologies and gives attention to each of Gardner’s eight intelligences.