Subject: Creative Writing; Cinema as Literature Teacher: Briette Peterson Lesson Plan Overview MS Temecula Student Center Topic:

Wreck It Ralph Level: 6-8 Learning Objectives:

A variety of these objectives will be covered in each class: In this class, students will; Enhance their ability to understand, appreciate, and discuss works of literature through reading and discussion of short stories, novels and plays. Analyze works of fiction and drama for plot structure, setting, characterization, theme, and narrative point of view. Develop an understanding of critical analysis of film through careful examination of adaptations of literary texts, focusing on character development, dramatic structure, and performance. Learn and utilize the terminology of film analysis, both those terms shared with literary discussion (character, plot, theme, setting) and those specific to cinema (lighting, dialogue, special effects, etc.). Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities and problems involved in the transposition of literature to film, applying terminology and critical skills acquired during the semester to analyze a cinematic adaptation of a text not discussed in class.

Date: Oct. 2nd 9th and 16th

Challenge:

Plot Structure Analysis State Standards Addressed: Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade:
Expected Student Learning Results/ UC/CSU (A-G) Requirements: Students will, over the course of the semester: 1.0 Identify literary concepts in film such as motifs, symbols, metaphors, allusions, and plot elements. 2.0 Identify and critique elements of film. 3.0 Define and distinguish various film genres. 4.0 Analyze and critique films orally and in written compositions. 5.0 Demonstrate and ability to compose critical and analytical essays. 6.0 Utilize the writing process to compose, revise, and edit compositions. 7.0 Utilize multimedia projects for demonstrating an understanding of the elements of film.

ESLRs
(Expected Schoolwide Learning Results)

(Highlight those addressed in lesson)

Capable Communicators Read Extensively Write Effectively Listen Actively Speak Clearly Problem Solvers Compute Accurately Apply Concepts Formulate Problems Find Solutions Global Citizens Identify Trends Respect Viewpoints Understand Geography Participate in Community Critical Thinkers Generate hypotheses Process Scientifically Analyze Data Relate Information

Power Tools (Highlight those used in lesson)

Think-Pair-Share RAFT Cover and Tell Questioning Notes Connect Journal Sketch-to-Stretch VIP SQ3R RIP Graphic Organizer POWER Summarize Mind Maps