Subject: Language Arts Grade: Fourth

Standard: # Reading: Application

Key Concept: Compare topics with similar themes but from different sources.

Generalization: Mystery stories are interesting to compare with fantasy stories.

Background: The class has been reading several mystery stories. Today they will compare types of stories to see how plot lines unfold. Divide into two tiers according to learning profile.

This lesson is tiered in content according to learning profile.

Tier I: Visual Learners

This group will read a story of their choice from science fiction or fantasy. Ideas may include parts of the Chronicles of Narnia, The Prydain Chronicles, or Harry Potter, or a short story of their choice. They have read Help! I'm a Prisoner in the Library by Eth Clifford. Today they will compare how the story they are now reading compares to the story they have finished. Thy need to look at characters, but the special focus is on how the story is being told. Who tells the story and what happens? How do characters give information that is important to the story? Which type of story is more exciting? Why? Write a one-page summary of the differences and similarities in the two.

Tier II: Auditory Learners

This group will listen to segments of stories on tape. They may choose to listen to the same story, or they may choose to listen to one that they especially want to listen to. Then they also compare the new story to Help! I'm A Prisoner in the Library. They should comment on the way the storyteller tells the story. Does this add emphasis to the important parts? Write a one-page paper that compares the way they read the book in class with the way the storyteller tells the story they listened to. Which type of story is more exciting? Why? Which story gives more information that keeps interest? How does it keep interest?

Assessment: The one-page paper is the assessment for this activity.

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