1. Maxwell & Meiser Chapter 11
Developing Units
Maxwell & Meiser
Chapter 11

2. Small Groups
Shift the class from
teacher-centered to
student-centered

3. Thematic Units
More effective way to teach literature than a single author or chronological unit
Use YA lit novels first (easier but with same comcepts)

4. Beginning to Plan Choose literature on common theme
Three reading levels
Variety of genres

5. Unit Components Planning might follow these steps: Select a theme
Choose literature
Decide on writing
Add literature
Connect through group activities
Add creative activities
Create Level 3 writing choices

6. Next Steps Devise ways to discuss and write about the literature
Include 3 levels of writing
(daily, 2-3x week, final project)

7. 3 Levels of Writing Level 1 - casual (notes)
Level 2 - More formal; understood by most people… Know audience
Level 3 - Formal - may not know reader

8. 3 Levels of Writing Level 1 - casual (notes)
Level 2 - More formal; understood by most people… Know audience
Level 3 - Formal - may not know reader

9. Instructional Units To Kill a Mockingbird
Writing connects literature and student lives
Writing is basis for group discussions

10. Mockingbird approaches…(p292)
Values
Connect to student lives

11. Mockingbird portfolio
Final project
(p293)

12. Mockingbird Final Project
Wall Chart
Journals
Portfolios

13. Components of Units 1. Goals 2. Objectives 3. Choose Literature
4. Decide on writing activities
5. Length/Schedule
6. Lesson Plans

14. Components…
7. Activities
8. Culmination
9. Assessment

15. Scarlet letter … p298 Journal Prompts Symbolism Additional Reading
Essay Prompts

16. Other Literature Units
More than 1 novel
Choice
Multiple Genres
Multiple levels
Novel choices
Optional activities

17. Comprehensive Thematic Units
Heroes
Reading, language music, final writing
(Analyze unit p )

18. Interdisciplinary Units