Curriculum / ELA / 8th Grade / Unit 16: Twisting Expectations: Horror Short Stories / Lesson 14
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Unit 16
8th Grade
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Engage in a Socratic Seminar with peers, responding directly to others by rephrasing and delineating arguments, determining the strength of evidence, and posing clarifying questions.
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Questions about the text that will help guide the students understanding
How are horror stories different from other genres of fiction? How are they similar?
What makes a horror story successful? Which of the stories we read do you think was the best/scariest/most successful and why?
Which of the stories we read was the most suspenseful? Why?
In your opinion, is horror more effective when written from a first-person or third-person perspective? Why?
Are stories with supernatural elements scarier than those without?
What can horror teach us about human nature?
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SL.8.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.8.1.a — Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
SL.8.1.b — Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
SL.8.4 — Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Standards that are practiced daily but are not priority standards of the unit
L.8.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
RI.8.1 — Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.1 — Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
SL.8.6 — Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
W.8.9 — Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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Unpack a prompt, study a Mentor Text, and begin a plan for rewriting a scene from a horror story.
Explain the science behind why many people enjoy scary stories, experiences, and movies.
Standards
RI.8.2
Analyze the development and impact of the twist ending in "Click-Clack the Rattlebag."
RL.8.2RL.8.3
Explain how author Neil Gaiman develops suspense in "Click-Clack the Rattlebag."
RL.8.3RL.8.4RL.8.6
Analyze the impact of the lottery tradition on the mood and actions of townspeople in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery."
RL.8.3RL.8.4
Identify examples of foreshadowing and analyze the message Shirley Jackson is trying to convey about human nature in her short story, "The Lottery."
Explain how characters' perspectives differ in "The Monkey's Paw."
Unpack a prompt, study a Mentor Text, and gather evidence in preparation for writing a paragraph response.
W.8.1W.8.5
Outline and draft a paragraph response, including a strong claim statement, quoted textual evidence, and a concluding statement.
W.8.1W.8.1.aW.8.1.cW.8.1.e
Draft and revise a paragraph response, focusing on writing strong analysis.
W.8.1W.8.1.aW.8.1.b
Analyze Ursula K. Le Guin's use of foreshadowing, perspective, and situational irony to create meaning in "The Wife's Story."
RL.8.3RL.8.6
Explain how Shane Hawk develops suspense in "Behind Colin's Eyes."
RL.8.4RL.8.6
Analyze the impact of Shane Hawk's resolution in "Behind Colin's Eyes".
Analyze how Poe develops the character of the narrator in "The Tell-Tale Heart" and determine whether the narrator is reliable or unreliable.
SL.8.1SL.8.1.aSL.8.1.bSL.8.4
W.8.3W.8.5
Brainstorm and create an outline for a scene from a horror story rewritten from the perspective of the villain.
W.8.3W.8.3.aW.8.3.bW.8.5
Draft the first part of a horror story rewritten from the perspective of the villain and include sensory details.
W.8.3W.8.3.aW.8.3.bW.8.3.d
Complete a draft of your horror story and add linking words.
W.8.3W.8.3.c
Provide and incorporate peer feedback, and self-assess using a rubric.
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