Module: D

English/Language Arts

Grade: 9

THEME: The Role of Fate ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: What is fate? What is the difference between fate and free will? Do we have the ability to make individual choices? What role does fate play in overcoming adversity? Do we have control over our destinies or are we simply victims of fate?

READING COMPLEX TEXTS

WRITING TO TEXTS

RL9-10.1, RL9-10.2, RL9-10.3, RL9-10.4, RL9-10.5, RL9-10.6, RL 9-10.7, RL9-10.9, RL9-10.10, RI9-10.1, RI9-10.2, RI9-10.4, RI9-10.6, RI9-10.7, RI9-10.8, RI9-10.10

W9-10.1, W9-10.2, W9-10.3, W9-10.4, W9-10.5, W9-10.6, W9-10.9, W9-10.10

Routine Writing Develop and Convey Understanding

Literature Extended Text (1): Romeo and Juliet Informational Text (1-2)

Literature Short Texts (2-3)

Life in Shakespeare’s London http://www.shakespeareonline.com/biography/londo nlife.html

Poetry: (song) “The Hand of Fate” by The Rolling Stones

Superstition, Alchemy, and Astrology in Shakespeare’s Day http://www.shakespeareonline.com/biography/super stition.html

Interactive Notebooks, Literature Circle Roles, Dialectical Journals, Summarizing and Note-Taking, History Frame, Frayer Map, Character Charts, Brainstorm Organizer

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Ralph Waldo Emerson on Fate “The Conduct of Life” http://www.emersoncentral.c om/fate.htm

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4-6 Analyses EXPLORE: What is the difference between fate and destiny? THEN ANALYZE: Romeo and Juliet are referred to as “star-cross’d lovers.” Discuss the concept of predetermined destiny and how it relates to the play. Analyzing Flat vs Round Characters in Romeo and Juliet (Act I) – Graphic Organizer Analyzing Dramatic Irony in Romeo and Juliet (Act IV) – Graphic Organizer Identifying Cause and Effect in R & J – Graphic Organizer

R & J COMMON ASSESSMENT: Task 21: EQ: What role does fate play in Romeo and Juliet? Is fate alone responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, or should certain characters be held accountable?

1-2 Narratives Convey experiences, events, and/or procedures Literature Circle/Independent Reading Choices:

Moby Dick, Slaughterhouse Five, The Graveyard Book, Life of Pi, Wicked

W9-10.4, W9-10.5, W9-10.6, W9-10.7, W9-10.8, W9-10.9

Integrate knowledge from sources when composing

Mini Research Task

Excerpt: The Odyssey Short Story: “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin “The Bet” by Anton Checkhov

RESEARCH PROJECT

Task 13: What did people believe about the influence of the stars on peoples’ lives during Elizabethan times? After researching 2-3 internet resources on the role of the stars on people’s lives during Elizabethan times, write a short essay that describes those beliefs. Support your discussion with evidence from your research.