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Purpose
This wiki has been created to provide a resource for teachers such that they can use Web 2.0  tools to teach a lesson based upon the  North Carolina Standards for English I in a New Schools Project Redesign 2.0 Classroom. The lesson is founded upon achieving learning outcomes using the Redesigned Schools Common Instructional Strategies such as collaborative group work, writing to learn, literacy groups, questioning, scaffolding, and classroom talk. These are core strategies that are foundational to all Redesign 2.0 teaching pedagogy in all disciplines. Click here to learn more about these strategies.

North Carolina Standard Course of Study- English I
This lesson will provide a plan and resources for an effective student learning experience associated with English I Competency Goal 5 and supported by technology. (SCOS English I- 5.01).

Competency Goal 5: The learner will demonstrate understanding of various literary genres, concepts, elements, and terms.


 * 5.01** Read and analyze various literary works by:
 * using effective reading strategies for preparation, engagement, reflection.
 * recognizing and analyzing the characteristics of literary genres, including fiction (e.g., myths, legends, short stories, novels), nonfiction (e.g., essays, biographies, autobiographies, historical documents), poetry (e.g., epics, sonnets, lyric poetry, ballads) and drama (e.g., tragedy, comedy).
 * interpreting literary devices such as allusion, symbolism, figurative language, flashback, dramatic irony, dialogue, diction, and imagery.
 * understanding the importance of tone, mood, diction, and style.
 * explaining and interpreting archetypal characters, themes, settings.
 * explaining how point of view is developed and its effect on literary texts.
 * determining a character's traits from his/her actions, speech, appearance, or what others say about him or her.
 * explaining how the writer creates character, setting, motif, theme, and other elements.
 * making thematic connections among literary texts and media and contemporary issues.
 * understanding the importance of cultural and historical impact on literary texts.
 * producing creative responses that follow the conventions of a specific genre and using appropriate literary devices for that genre.