Closing Lesson for the Gothic Genre
Created By:
Haylee massaro
Title/Role:
M.S. Ed.
Organization/School Name:
Carnegie Institute
Location:
Pennsylvania
Grade Level:
11 Type of Lesson:
Lesson in a unit Type of Schedule:
Combination Collaboration Continuum:
Moderate Content Area:
Language Arts Content Topic:
Gothic Literature Scenario:
This lesson would be built upon previous instruction of a gothic literature unit. Throughout the unit the students and teacher will work with the school librarian in the library to search for gothic books, stories etc. They will also create a webquest for the gothic genre including steampunk and fantasy as sub-genres. The librarian will work with the students in regard to how a library works. The librarian will provide tutorials on how books are organized and selected for display; he/she will also explain how library activities/events are selected and refined.
The instructor will present the gothic through a concept introduction lesson with examples and non-examples. This practice will allow students to identify elements of the gothic before they learn exactly what it is. The introductory lesson would most likely take place in a classroom or library setting. At the close of the gothic unit, the students will be required to create a gothic display in the school library with an assortment of books that apply to the gothic genre; the instructor, the students and the school librarian will work together on this culminating project. Both the instructor and the librarian will assess the library project by use of rubric.
Overview:
The gothic introductory lesson is the pre-curser to a unit on gothic literature. At the close of the lesson the students will be asked to complete a culminating project on the genre in conjunction with the school librarian. The students must create a display within the library that outlines gothic literature and features selections of gothic literature within the display.
Students will also be required to write a short essay, answer the following essential question: How does the “gothic” or popular culture compare with the “gothic” of American Literature?
Final Product:
Gothic Literature Library Display for October - The students will be required to create a gothic display in the school library with an assortment of books that apply to the gothic genre as well a webquest that incorporates the gothic, steampunk and fantasy genres; the instructor, the students and the school librarian will work together on this culminating project. Both the instructor and the librarian will assess the library project by use of rubric.
Library Lesson:
Students will understand and analyze major elements and themes of the gothic genre. Also, they will learn to apply that information to others by way of a library display on the gothic. Estimated Lesson Time:
120 minutes Have you taught this lesson before:
No Strategies for differentiation:
Support:
(1) Students will receive a copy of the class notes on the gothic/steampunk along with photographs to illustrate ideas and characteristics of each
(2) Students will be given more time to complete the assignment
(3) students will receive more individualized instruction from the instructor and librarian
Challenge:
(1) While creating the gothic ideas the students will also list the reason why those particular things are gothic according to the gothic elements in class.
(2) Students will be given a leadership role within the grouping in the classroom
ESL (or ELL):
(1) ELL students will receive a copy of the class notes on the gothic with photos