Unit 1: Lesson 5 (Jan 19/23)

Learning Intention/s:

• To introduce story grammar and critical lens theory
• To incorporate literary criticism into discussions

Connect: Favorite children's book/movie/story?



What makes a book award worthy?

Compile a list of criteria that you think makes a book award worthy.

Mirror/Window Books

'Mirror' books give us greater insight into ourselves whereas 'Window' books challenge us to see the world in a new way.

Is you Alex Award winner a Mirror or Window book? How do you know?








Once upon a time...

Let's take a look at Story Grammar. Overview of basic critical lenses for analysing texts.

Lit Circle #3 (30 min)

• Try to incorporate discussions around mirror/window and story grammar in your conversations.
• Complete reflection in Reading Journal

Homework: Reading and role for lit. circle #4; work on summative presentation which is due on February 7/8th. We will talk more about the formative presentation next class.