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Teaching Writing About Literature Lesson 4: Setting

Writing About Literature Lesson 4: Setting

In this lesson, students will examine setting, including mood and internalized setting. Then, they will apply their learning to the short story ‘The Selfish Giant.’

CK-12 Foundation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How can examining setting help you understand a story ('The Selfish Giant')?
STANDARDS:
RI.1 - Meaning & Evidence, RL.4 - Key Terms & Tone, RL.5 - Text Structure

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

1,2,3
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