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**Unit Title:** Building the Foundations/Fiction and Non-fiction


 * Lesson Number:** 5


 * Lesson:** Presenting Fiction


 * Teacher:** Jessica Ward


 * Grade:** 6th


 * Subject:** Language Arts


 * Objective:** Students will present their fictional pieces to the class in a formal manner explaining why their short story should be considered fiction.

IL.2.B.3c > Analyze how characters in literature deal with conflict, solve problems and relate to real-life situations.
 * Standards:**

IL.3.A.3 > Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

IL.4.B.3a > Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.


 * Anticipatory Set:** Students will begin class by responding to the prompt on the board using a writing utensil and a loose-leaf sheet of paper. The prompt: Why should my story be considered fiction? How have I used all six elements of fiction within my short story? What was my favorite element to write and why? (5 minutes)

~ Students will be given time to prepare themselves for their oral presentations. (2 minutes)
 * Instructional Strategies, Methods, Activities: **

~ Each student will be given around 2 to 3 minutes to present his or her work. Once each student has read their story aloud, everyone will be asked to attach their journaling prompt from the beginning of class to their short story and both will need to be turned in. (38 minutes)


 * Closure:** Students will be asked to return their desks and to pack up their belongings. The closing thought of the day is to think about how fiction and non-fiction are related. How are they different? Think about it this weekend. (1 minute)


 * Assessment:** Through oral presentations and their journaling prompt this morning which I will have them attach to their story.


 * Materials/Resources:** writing utensil and paper.