Zlata’s DiaryUnit Plan | |
English 10th grade | |
By Kimberly Baker | |
VDOE Standards | 10.3 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development in authentic texts. e) Identify literary and classical allusions and figurative language in text. 10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras. a) Identify main and supporting ideas. b) Make predictions, draw inferences, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension. a literary text. h) Evaluate how an author’s specific word choices, syntax, tone, and voice shape the intended meaning of the text, achieve specific effects and support the author’s purpose. |
Essential Questions | How can young people find strength in adversity? How does war impact society? |
Timeline: | |
Day One | Intro power point of Zlata’s Diary Give students study guide |
Days Two | Read Zlata’s Diary Pgs 1-29 |
Day Three | Read Zlata’s Diary Pgs 29-43 |
Day Four | Read Zlata’s Diary Pgs 44-71 |
Day Five | Work on Study Guide |
Day Six | Read Zlata’s Diary Pgs 71-100 |
Day Seven | Read Zlata’s Diary Pgs 100-141 |
Day Eight | Figurative Language chart on study guide |
Day Nine | Read Zlata’s Diary Pgs 141-169 |
Day Ten | Conflict and Theme handouts from study guide |
Day Eleven | Read Zlata’s Diary Pgs 169-197 |
Day Twelve | Socratic Seminar on the novel – preparation handout |
Day Thirteen | Test on Zlata’s Diary |