JenRudolphLanguage+Arts


 * Lesson Topic and Description: //The House of the Scorpion// (Novel Unit) Futuristic, Utopian novel, Science Fiction Genre. Novel takes place in a fictional country, Opium, that lies between the United States and what was Mexico.**

**Content:** **__Focus on Concepts__**

Vocabulary Development
== **__Provision for Acceleration and Compression of Content__** ==

Allow students to choose vocabulary terms.
== **__Use of Primary Sources, Artifacts, and Real World Objects__** Comparison to current map of United States and Mexico and where Opium & Aztlan are located.==

__Application of Appllying__:
==Scorpions are nocturnal, predatory creatures that feed on spiders, as well as a variety of insects such as centipedes, termites, and other scorpions. Larger scorpions are also known to feed on small lizards, snakes, and mice. They hide under stones and rocks, in woodpiles, under the bark of trees, and in cracks of masonry. Scorpions’ toxicity varies, but their sting is quite painful. The venom of a few species can be deadly. Scorpions fall prey to creatures such as tarantulas, some types of lizards, birds (especially owls), ants, and mammals such as grasshopper mice, and bats. == ==Now that you know more about scorpions, apply this knowledge to the symbolism in the title, The House of the Scorpion, noting the importance of the mark of the Alacrans. == ==__Analysis or analyzing: __ Compare and contrast Aztlan and Opium...consider quality of life, government control, etc. == ==__Synthesis or Evaluating: __Based on what we have learned about Tam Lin, interpret his rationale for remaining in Opium. ==

__Evaluation or Creating: __
Design and construct a game using characters and details from the novel. Include clear instructions for playing. Your game should be directly connected to the novel and its events.


 * Unit Name and Lesson Plan Title: The House of the Scorpion Review Project**
 * Author: Mrs. Rudolph Grade and Subject: 8th Grade Language Arts**

(likely some or ‍all will be above grade, may be from more than one subject, includes skills) (include numbers of items needed, all technology needed, titles and authors of any materials needed) ** Steps including time for each: ** (logical progression, clear teaching instructions with good detail; how students are working; type of learning) ** Lesson attachments or weblinks: ** (for particular steps with guidance for what, who and how to use it) (for students who have already mastered material or who can work at a higher level than other high ability students) (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. )
 * Annotation: Students will have a choice of the review project they would like to complete.**
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 * Total Duration:****2 class periods**
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