Zlata’s Diary Novel Unit

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