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Recognize and examine the impact of voice, persona, and he choice of narrator on a work of literature. Identify character traits and motivations. Describe and analyze characters based on speech, actions, or interactions with others. Analyze the relationship between character actions/interactions and plot. Identify elements of plot and analyze plot development. Identify conflict and resolution. Recognize literary devices, such as foreshadowing, flashbacks, suspense, irony, metaphor, simile, symbolism, and other figures of speech. Identify author’s purpose, style, tone, and intended audience.
Identify and understand universal themes. Compare and contrast characters based on their actions, traits, and motives. Graded Assignments Lesson Assignment Scored by Sense and Sensibility Journal Part 1 Teacher 5 Sense and Sensibility Journal part 2 10 unit Test Computer Unit Test In today’s lesson, you will learn about British novelist Jane Austin and the historical context for her novel Sense and Sensibility. You will also be introduced to Student’s writing style and how she uses language to say, or not say, what her characters are thinking. Goals for the Lesson Learn about the life and career of Jane Austin.
Explore the social and historical context for the novel. Learn about the author’s use of language in the novel. Graded Activities in this Lesson Sense and Sensibility Journal Part 1 (offline, scored by teacher) Materials Keywords and Pronunciations irony : the effect of language in which the intended meaning is the opposite of what is stated; or the effect of a situation in which the opposite of what one would have thought is actually what occurs Before You Read Use the outline and charts below to take notes as you work through this activity online.
Jane Austin Born in Family background: Early interests: Bath experience: Student’s Works Significant works: Origins of Sense and Sensibility: Features of Social Classes upper and upper-middle classes Lower class Marriages Importance: Women in marriage: Morality, Propriety, and Civility Morality in the nineteenth century: Propriety: Civility: Reading the Novel Tips: Conflicting Ideas Enlightenment Romanticism Sense Sensibility Authors Devices Use the outline below to take notes as you work through this activity online.
A Critical Sense Student’s approach: Irony: Humor: Liner’s voice: Preparing to Read Student Guide Questions Answer the questions below. How are sense and sensibility relevant today? Do we see both sides in our culture? What do these things look like? Here’s a list of words you will find in today’s reading. Remember to keep a dictionary with you as you read.
Chapter 1 moiety: portion or share caricature: exaggerated picture sanguine: hopeful Chapter 2 annuity: installments of income paid at regular intervals Chapter 3 diffident: shy or reserved barbecue: a carriage Chapter 4 propensities: tendencies felicity: happiness agreements: becoming great insinuations: subtle or indirect suggestions approbation: approval Chapter 5 incommode: disturb or trouble diminution: being diminished Chapter 6 demesne: estate or land solicitude: concern or care Chapter 7 piqued: pride oneself raillery: good-humored arguing Reading Notes Read Chapters 1-7 in Sense and Sensibility.
Use the space below to take notes as you are reading. Although you may not have something for each category, you should focus on the critical ideas in this reading and try to convey them. Plot Summarize the plot from today’s reading. List all important events and developments. Big Ideas and Themes Analyze the conflict and themes from today’s reading. Language What imagery or other figurative language was used?