WendyWarthanLanguageArts

**Novel Unit: House of the Scorpion** **Science Fiction** **Six Weeks**
 * __Lesson Topic and Description:__**

**__Focus on Concepts__** Symbolism Allusion Character Development Plot Development (conflict) Figurative Language Cultural References Vocabulary Tone

**__Provision for Acceleration and Compression of Content__**
More independent reading

**__Enrichment__**
Literature Circles Book Trailers Soundtrack

**__More Advanced Reading and Vocabulary__**
Choose their own vocabulary lists Discussion leaders

**__Use of Primary Sources, Artifacts, and Real World Objects__**
Population Shift Map Chupacabra Clip Peter Rabbit book

**__Interdisciplinary Connections__**
Science- Cloning Social Studies- Alliances b/t Countries, Geography of Mexico, Dictatorship, Illigal immigration Health- Drugs

**__Includes In-Depth and Critical Analysis__**
Lit. Circle Discussions

**__Fosters Creative Expression__**
Family Symbol and explanition Soundtrack

**__Exploration of Areas of Choice__**
**Research paper over their choice topic from book**

Knowledge - What does the tatoo say on the bottom of Matt's foot?

Comprehension - Explain the relationship between Matt and El Patron.

Application - Apply your knowledge of symbolism to create your own family symbol.

Analysis - Compare and contrast THOTS and Peter Rabbit story

Synthesis - Choose a character from the book and decide whether they are static or dynamice. Support your answer.

Creating/Evaluating - Design a movie soundrack for the novel and explain why you chose each song and during which part of the movie it would be playing.


 * Unit Name and Lesson Plan Title: House of the Scorpion**


 * Author: Wendy Warthan**

Students will produce a soundtrack for The House of the Scorpion if it were made into a movie. Students will work individually.
 * Annotation:**

**Student Learning Outcomes or Objectives:** (as a result of this lesson, what will the students will be able to KUD? must include how outcomes relate to overall unit objectives, standards, and Big Ideas/ concepts)

(likely some or all will be above grade, may be from more than one subject, includes skills)
 * Standards:**

30 minutes of class time
 * Total Duration:**

Computers Microsoft Word Crayons, markers, art supplies
 * Materials and Equipment Needed:**

**Lesson and Learning Activities:**
 * **Steps including time for each:** (logical progression, clear teaching instructions with good detail; how students are working; type of learning)
 * 1. Listen to famous soundtracks (jaws, rocky, etc).
 * 2. Circle map showing what makes those soundtracks memorable.
 * 3. Discuss what makes a soundtrack great?
 * 4. Hand out directions to soundtrack assignment.
 * 5. Students will choose five songs to be put on the Scoprion soundtrack. Then they will fill out their soundtrack form with the title of the song, artist, and scene in which it would play.
 * 6. Students will design an album cover using the computer or arts supplies.
 * 7. Students will present their sountrack and album cover to the class. They will play a portion of their favorite song from the soundtrack.
 * **Lesson attachments or weblinks:** (for particular steps with guidance for what, who and how to use it)
 * **Differentiation within High Ability Group:** (for students who have already mastered material or who can work at a higher level than other high ability students )

**Assessment:** (measures identified Student Learning Outcomes; clear directions for students; evidence of higher level thinking is included; written materials attached; scoring system attached including any rubric, checklist, etc. )