1. 12th Standards
1. Oral Expression and Listening 1. Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness 2. Effective collaborative groups accomplish goals 2. Reading for All Purposes 1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies 2. Interpreting and evaluating complex informational texts require the understanding of rhetoric, critical reading, and analysis skills 3. Writing and Composition 1. Style, detail, expressive language, and genre create a well-crafted statement directed at an intended audience and purpose 2. Ideas, evidence, structure, and style create persuasive, academic, and technical texts for particular audiences and specific purposes 3. Standard English conventions effectively communicate to targeted audiences and purposes 4. Research and Reasoning 1. Independent research designs articulate and defend information, conclusions, and solutions that address specific contexts and purposes 2. Logical arguments distinguish facts from opinions; and evidence defines reasoned judgment

2. Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Monday
While you wait, read from your choice novel!
You’ll need to have finished reading your novel by mid-March.
If you finish it, fill out a half sheet (on top of the filing cabinet) and post it on the bulletin board, then pick up another novel to read.
Truth is stranger than fiction: 2 Truths, 1 Lie
Which is the lie about Raven Hemingway?
I love to go off-roading with my mom.
I really love cats.
My favorite type of music is country.
Homework: Brainstorm ideas for each creative imitation type in order to make your lab/writing time productive.

3. Past, Present, Future Monday
Fishbowl Discussion “The Lottery”
Review “The Lottery” and As I Lay Dying excerpt
Creative imitation writing time
Peer feedback

4. What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Monday
Standard 2 Reading For All Purposes
Standard 4 Research and Reasoning
Objective: you will be able
To describe and contrast characteristics of a modernist writing
To evaluate how an author’s work represents modern fiction
Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.
Essential Question: What is modern fiction?
How do these short stories reflect the the characteristics and themes of modern fiction?
What social or historical events seem to have influenced these works?
How does my own writing mimic the characteristics of modern literature?

5. Activity: Develop & Review
Purpose: to come to a better understanding of “The Lottery” as a modernist short story and practice our large group discussion skills
Tasks
Listen to the StudySync Discussion (7:25)
Respond
What is similar about your discussion and their discussion?
What is different?
What did you learn about “The Lottery” from their discussion?
What new thoughts do you have after hearing their discussion?
Outcome: Reflect on today’s experience on your observation form

6. Activity: Develop & Review
As I Lay Dying
Characteristics
“The Lottery”
Characteristics
Writing style and characteristics?
Historical/Social influences?
Theme?
Writing style and characteristics?
Historical/Social influences?
Theme?

7. Activity: Develop
If you were writing the requirements/criteria for a creative imitation of As I Lay Dying, what would they be?
If you were writing the requirements/criteria for a creative imitation of “The Lottery,” what would they be?

8. What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Monday
Standard 2 Reading For All Purposes
Standard 4 Research and Reasoning
Objective: you will be able
To describe and contrast characteristics of a modernist writing
To evaluate how an author’s work represents modern fiction
Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.
Essential Question: What is modern fiction?
How do these short stories reflect the the characteristics and themes of modern fiction?
What social or historical events seem to have influenced these works?
How does my own writing mimic the characteristics of modern literature?
Homework: Brainstorm ideas for each creative imitation type in order to make your lab/writing time productive.

9. Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Tuesday
While you wait, read from your choice novel! You’ll need to have finished reading your novel by mid-March. If you finish it, fill out a half sheet (on top of the filing cabinet) and post it on the bulletin board, then pick up another novel to read. Truth is stranger than fiction: 2 Truths, 1 Lie Homework: Complete creative imitation WITH complete peer feedback sheet due Friday.

10. Past, Present, Future Tuesday
Fishbowl Discussion “The Lottery”
Review “The Lottery” and As I Lay Dying excerpt
Creative imitation writing time
Peer feedback

11. What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Tuesday
Standard 3 Writing and Composition
Objective: you will be able to develop a clear and coherent story that imitates the characteristics of modern fiction
Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.
Essential Question: What is modern fiction?
How do these short stories reflect the characteristics and themes of modern fiction?
What social or historical events seem to have influenced these works?

12. Instruction: Obtain Tuesday
Purpose: to show your understanding of the characteristics of modern fiction by writing a creative imitation based on the characteristics of a specific story.
Tasks:
Complete the questions at the top of the assignment sheet
Read through the criteria for each story imitation
Additional Ideas Based on Class Brainstorming:
As I Lay Dying - #9 Foreshadowing
The Lottery - #4 Symbolism, #6 Foreshadowing, #8 third person POV, #9 unexpected ending
Decide (if you have not already) which story you will imitate
Begin writing (save, save, save)
Outcome/DOL: Complete creative imitation WITH complete peer feedback sheet due Friday.

13. What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Tuesday
Standard 3 Writing and Composition
Objective: you will be able develop a short constructed response that identifies, exemplifies and explains the characteristics of a work of modern fiction.
Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.
Essential Question: What is modern fiction?
How do these short stories reflect the characteristics and themes of modern fiction?
What social or historical events seem to have influenced these works?
Outcome/DOL: Complete creative imitation WITH complete peer feedback sheet due Friday.

14. Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Thursday
CHOICE NOVEL READING TIME TODAY!
While you wait, read from your choice novel! I’ll be circulating to see your books and how far you’ve read 
You’ll need to have finished reading your novel by mid-March.
If you finish it, fill out a half sheet (on top of the filing cabinet) and post it on the bulletin board, then pick up another novel to read.
Truth is stranger than fiction: 2 Truths, 1 Lie
Which is the lie about Josiah Black?
My favorite number is 7.
I’ve been playing football since the seventh grade.
I have hyper-extended my knee twice and fractured my patella.
Outcome/DOL: Complete creative imitation WITH complete peer feedback sheet due Friday.

15. Past, Present, Future Thursday
Creative Imitation “The Lottery” and As I Lay Dying excerpt
Creative imitation writing time
Peer feedback

16. What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Thursday
Standard 3 Writing and Composition
Objective: you will be able to develop a clear and coherent story that imitates the characteristics of modern fiction
Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.
Essential Question: What is modern fiction?
How do these short stories reflect the characteristics and themes of modern fiction?
What social or historical events seem to have influenced these works?
Outcome/DOL: Complete creative imitation WITH complete peer feedback sheet due Friday.

17. Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Friday
While you wait, read from your choice novel!
You’ll need to have finished reading your novel by mid-March.
If you finish it, fill out a half sheet (on top of the filing cabinet) and post it on the bulletin board, then pick up another novel to read.
Truth is stranger than fiction: 2 Truths, 1 Lie
Which is the lie about Erick Amezcua?
Never before did I go in Haunted House ride.
I have never been in a major accident in a car before.
I have never been on a motorcycle.
Outcome/DOL: Print and turn in creative imitation WITH completed peer feedback sheet TODAY!

18. Past, Present, Future Friday
Creative Imitation writing time - “The Lottery” and As I Lay Dying excerpt
Creative Imitation - Peer feedback
Creative imitation writing time
Next Story: “A Good Man is Hard to Find”

19. What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Friday
Standard 2 Reading For All Purposes
Standard 3 Writing and Composition
Objective: to provide written feedback to a peer based on the elements of modern fiction listed on the peer feedback sheet.
Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate.
Essential Question: What is modern fiction?
How do these short stories reflect the characteristics and themes of modern fiction?
What social or historical events seem to have influenced these works?
Outcome/DOL: Print and turn in creative imitation WITH completed peer feedback sheet TODAY!