Materials & Resources Needed:
To implement this lesson one should
have
California Content Standards (ELA)
1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency, and
Systematic Vocabulary Development
Students apply their knowledge of word
origins to determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading
materials and use those words accurately.
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1.3
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Identify Greek, Roman, and Norse
mythology and use the knowledge to understand the origin and meaning of
new words (e.g., the word narcissistic drawn from the myth of Narcissus
and Echo). |
3.0 Literary Response and Analysis
Students read and respond to historically
or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their
studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of
recurrent patterns and themes. The selections in Recommended Literature,
Grades Nine Through Twelve illustrate the quality and complexity of the
materials to be read by students
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3.3
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Analyze interactions between
main and subordinate characters in a literary text (e.g., internal and
external conflicts, motivations, relationships, influences) and explain
the way those interactions affect the plot. |
Research and Technology
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1.7
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Use appropriate conventions
for documentation in the text, notes, and bibliographies by adhering
MLA style. |
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1.8
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Design and publish documents
by using advanced publishing software and graphic programs. |
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