This is an adaptable unit that is based on students' understanding of three foundational literary concepts: conflict, setting and character. My individual lesson plans and unit assessment use texts from common ninth grade anthologies--"The Most Dangerous Game," "Marigolds," and "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?"; however, any text can be used. All you'll need to do is tweak the handouts. I include structed lesson plans with objectives, in addition to handouts (formative assessments) and a summative assessment that tests the students' understanding of these concepts. (Teacher-author: Stephanie Gronholz)
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August 5, 2007
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In addition to a doing a full year of student teaching in Washington State, I am approaching completion of my secondyear as a language arts teacher at Ranum High School in Denver, Colorado. For the three years before I stepped into my current position, I worked as a consultant at a university writing center, and I have helped students of all ages--sixth graders through docotoral candidates--as their reading and writing tutor.
