**Lesson Plan: Literature in English – Senior Secondary 2**
**Topic: Language and Style**
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### **Lesson Objectives:**
1. Define and understand the concepts of language and style in literature.
2. Identify and analyze the different elements that contribute to an author's style.
3. Explore various stylistic devices and their effects on the reader.
4. Apply the knowledge of language and style by examining excerpts from selected literary works.
### **Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and screen
- Handouts with excerpts from selected literary works
- Notebooks and pens
- Copies of the primary text(s) being studied
### **Duration:**
- 80 minutes
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### **Lesson Outline:**
#### **Introduction (10 minutes)**
1. **Warm-up Activity:**
- Begin with a quick discussion: "What do you think makes a writer's work unique and recognizable?"
- Invite students to share their thoughts on what sets different writers apart in terms of their writing.
2. **Definition:**
- Provide definitions for "language" and "style" in literature.
- Language: The choice of words and use of language elements.
- Style: The unique way an author expresses ideas through language, considering aspects such as tone, syntax, and diction.
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#### **Direct Instruction (20 minutes)**
1. **Elements of Style:**
- Discuss key elements that constitute an author's style:
- Diction (word choice)
- Syntax (sentence structure)
- Tone (attitude of the writer)
- Imagery (visual descriptions)
- Figurative Language (metaphors, similes, etc.)
2. **Examples and Analysis:**
- Provide excerpts from different texts. For example:
- Charles Dickens vs. Ernest Hemingway.
- Emily Brontë vs. Jane Austen.
- Analyze these excerpts to highlight differences in diction, syntax, tone, and use of figurative language.
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#### **Guided Practice (20 minutes)**
1. **Class Activity:**
- Distribute handouts with excerpts from various authors.
- In pairs or small groups, students will identify and annotate specific elements of style in the excerpts.
- Circulate the room to provide guidance and support as needed.
2. **Sharing Insights:**
- Groups share their findings with the class.
- Discuss how the style contributes to the overall meaning and impact of the text.
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#### **Independent Practice (20 minutes)**
1. **Exercise:**
- Provide students with an excerpt from the primary text being studied in class.
- Individually, students will write a brief analysis (one page) focusing on the elements of style present in the text.
2. **Application:**
- Ask students to imagine they are the editor of the text. How would they suggest changes to alter the style? Have students write a paragraph proposing these changes and the effect they anticipate on the reader.
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#### **Assessment (10 minutes)**
1. **Exit Ticket:**
- Ask students to write down one element of style discussed in class, providing an example from a text we studied today.
- Collect these exit tickets to gauge understanding and gather feedback on the lesson.
2. **Homework:**
- Assign a reading from the primary text with guiding questions focusing on identifying elements of style.
- Instruct students to bring a short passage for the next class that they believe represents unique use of style for deeper analysis.
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### **Closure (5 minutes)**
1. **Recap:**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Reinforce the importance of understanding language and style in literature.
2. **Preview:**
- Briefly introduce the next topic, building on today’s lesson.
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**Notes:**
- Ensure all students are engaged and encourage participation, especially during group work and discussions.
- Adapt handouts and reading materials based on the primary text the class is studying and consider the proficiency levels of the students.
- Provide additional support and resources for students who may need extra help understanding the concepts.
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**End of Lesson Plan**