A Sound of Thunder- Discussion and Project
A Sound of Thunder- Discussion and Project
Grade Level: 9-10
Subject: English
Duration: Two 45 minute Lessons
DOK Level: 2
SAMR Level: Modification
Indiana Standard:
9-10.RL.2.2 Analyze in detail the development of two or more themes or central ideas over the course of a work of literature, including how they emerge and are shaped and refined by specific details.
9-10.RL.2.3 Analyze how dynamic characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
Common Core Standard:
Description:
After reading the short story, “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury, students will collaborate on a set of questions that ask them to analyze the themes, plot, and characters of the story. Next, students will work on a creative project that will apply the elements of the story to real life skills.
Objective:
- Students will be able to distinguish between the different plot points in a short story
- Students will be able to diagram the plot of “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury
- Students will be able to identify different types of character development in a story
Essential Question:
How do character decisions and actions impact the plot of the story?
Procedure:
Day 1:
- The students will read “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury in groups of 2-3 students.
- The students will work together in groups of 2-3 on an assignment that asks them to analyze the characters, mood, and plot of the story. Each group will work on one shared Google Doc of the assignment.
Day 2:
- The teacher will go over this project sheet.
- Students will have the full class period to work individually on their projects.
Product or Assessment:
Students will submit the groups’ answers to the discussion questions, as well as a finished individual project
.