Grade 9 The Truman Show Unit

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1 Grade 9 The Truman Show Unit Text Study: Text Creation: Focusing Question: The Truman Show Film Various Reality Television Trailers Scrapbook Letter Essay Storyboard How far has reality media gone? Lesson Outcomes Strategies Assessment Experience Various Consider peer s interpretations of texts, Fill In the Blank referring to texts for Practice Film Angles supporting or contradicting Class Discussion Exit Slip Unit Intro evidence. Identify features that define particular texts; discuss their style and effects on content and audience impression. Understand Forms and Genres different types of media texts for presenting ideas and information. 1. Literary Techniques Activate Prior 2. Literary Techniques Activate Prior Film Shots Editing Techniques 3. Identify Text Structure Literary Techniques Identify features that define particular texts; discuss their style and effects on content and audience impression. Understand Forms and Genres different types of media texts for presenting ideas and information. Experiment with Language Experiment with Language Forms Express Preferences Class Practice Class Open Book Quiz Fill in the Blank Oral Questioning Quiz

2 Draw Inferences Make Predictions Film Elements Quiz Film 1 st Viewing 4. Cause and Effect Make Connections Summarize Draw Conclusions Review film JIGSAW: Characters Plot Symbolism Theme 5. Evaluate Text Compare and Contrast Gather Information Present Character Analysis Presentations Use Prior Discuss how interpretations of the same text might vary according to prior knowledge and experiences. Construct Meaning From Relate themes, emotions and experiences portrayed in texts to issues of personal interest or significance. Discuss how techniques communicate meaning and enhance effect in texts. Experience Various Compare and contrast experiences of own life with themes in text. Construct Meaning From Text Identify and discuss theme and Point of View. Appreciate the artistry of Describe how theme, dominant impression and mood are developed and sustained through choices. Understand Techniques and Elements text considering the believability of plot and setting, the credibility of characters and the development and resolution of conflict. Construct Meaning From Text Analyze how the choices and motives of the characters portrayed provide insight into those of self and others. Discuss character development in terms of consistency of behaviour and Discussion Instant Feedback on Quiz Group Activity Group Discussion Class Prior Group Activity Assigned Groups Student Led Assignment Group Questioning JIGSAW Worksheets Rubric

3 plausibility of change. 6. Set Purpose Literary Devices Draw Inferences Film 2 nd Viewing Combine Ideas Experience Various Identify and discuss how timeless themes are developed. Identify features that define particular texts. Understand Forms and Genres different types of media texts for presenting ideas and information. Guided Class Discussion Pause film Oral Questioning Flashcard Questions 7. Monitor for Understanding Determine Focus Gather Information Truman s Scrapbook 8. Draw Conclusions Evaluate Text Draft Truman s Scrapbook 9. Edit Publish/Present Extend Understanding Generate Ideas Elaborate on the Expression of Ideas Focus Attention Synthesize ideas from a variety of sources to develop own opinions, points of view and general impressions. Plan to Gather Information Access Information Structure Create text that interrelate plot, setting and character and reveal the significance of action. Organize Information Organize ideas and information by developing and selecting appropriate categories and organizational structures. Record Information Choose specific vocabulary and use conventions accurately and effectively to enhance credibility Share Ideas and Information Communicate ideas in a variety of forms. Student Led Activity s Outlining Student Led Activity s Peer Editing Student Led Activity s Outlines s Student One-On- Ones Checklist

4 Truman s Scrapbook 10. Text Type Determine Writing Purpose Draft Edit Dear Truman 11. Activate Prior Summarize Draw Conclusions Film Final Test How Does It End? Integrate appropriate visuals to reinforce overall impressions or point of view to engage the audience. Enhance Artistry Attend to Spelling Attend to Capitalization and Punctuation Present Information Experience Various Express the themes of text in different forms. Appraise Own and Other s Work Share sample treatments of a topic with peers and ask for feedback Revise and Edit Revise to ensure effective introductions, consistent points of view, effective transitions between ideas and appropriate conclusion Enhance Legibility Develop personal handwriting styles appropriate for a variety of purposes. Express Ideas and Develop Understanding Extend understanding by talking different points of view when rereading and reflecting on texts. Express Preferences Use Prior Use previous reading experiences, personal experiences and prior knowledge when reflecting and interpreting ideas. Construct Meaning from Text Analyze how the choices and motives of characters provide insight into those of self and others. Discuss how techniques s Peer Editing Writing Checklist Modeling Study Guide Student Evaluation Letter Format check Written Response Film Test

5 12. Summarize Draw Conclusions How Does It End? 13. Set a Purpose Draw Inferences Ask Questions Impact of Media Critical Viewing communicate meaning and enhance effect. Understand techniques and Elements Summarize the content of texts and suggest alternative treatments. Generate Ideas Elaborate on the Expression of Ideas Express Ideas and Develop Understanding Explore and explain how interactions with others and with text affect personal understanding. Understand forms and Genres different types of media. Relate Text to Culture Appreciate Diversity Class Discussion Practice Storyboard Think, Pair, Share Oral Questioning Survey 14. Determine Purpose Gather Information Plan Impact of Media Essay Outlining 15. Draft Revise Impact of Media Essay Writing Understand Techniques and Elements Summarize the content of media texts and suggest alternative treatments. Focus Attention Assess adequacy, accuracy, detail and appropriateness of texts to support or further develop arguments. Organize Information Balance all sections of text and ensure sentences, paragraphs and key ideas are linked throughout. Revise and Edit Revise to ensure effective introductions, consistent points of view, effective transitions between ideas and appropriate conclusion Evaluate Information Reflect on new understanding and the value to self and others. Outlining Guided Practice Outlines Editing Checklist Outline Student One- On-Ones Student One-On- Ones

6 16. Edit Publish Assess Impact of Media Essay Writing Attend to Grammar and Usage Identify and use parallel structure in own writing. Attend to Spelling Demonstrate the deliberate, conscientious and independent application of a variety of editing and proofreading strategies to confirm spelling. Outlines Editing Checklist Essay Rubric