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


 * Lesson Number:** 2


 * Lesson:** Discovering Fiction


 * Teacher:** Jessica Ward


 * Grade:** 6th


 * Subject:** Language Arts


 * Objective:** Students will be able to restate and explain the six main elements of fiction, which are: Plot, Setting, Character, Conflict, Symbol, Point of View and Theme.

IL.1.B.3c > Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills, draw comparisons to other readings).
 * Standards: **

IL.1.C.3c > Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.


 * 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: What is your favorite kind of reading? What is the title, who is the author, what category does this fall under (Fiction or Non-fiction)? Why do you think you prefer to read this over other stories? (5 minutes)

~ Students will be given the opportunity to share any of the information that they had written during journaling period. Give students a moment to discuss their preferences with their peers in a discussion format in front of the classroom. (5 minutes)
 * Instructional Strategies, Methods, Activities: **

~ Teacher will place notes on the overhead for students to take notes in their spiral. Students need to write down the six main elements of fiction. Students will also participate in a class discussion throughout notes that give examples of each element while writing. (14 minutes)

~ Students will be given a piece of construction paper to create a “foldable flip book” that has six tabs. Each tab will have one of the six elements of fiction on top, under the flap will have the definition. Students will be given the rest of class time to cut, color, and decorate their flip books. (20 minutes)


 * Closure:** Students will be asked to return their desks and to pack up their belongings. The closing thought of the day is what are some books that have good examples of each of these elements? Think about it tonight. (1 minute)


 * Assessment:** Through student participation in the class discussion during note taking as well as through their creation of the foldable flip book.

Writing utensil Paper 6th Grade Prentice Hall Literature Illinois book Construction paper Scissors Markers
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