The Fantastic Discussion

Name: Anastasia Thibodeau Date: 8/22/2018

Class: Exploring YA Lit Period: R/W 2
Lesson #: 6 Class Time: 45 minutes

Lesson Objective:
 Students will be able to discuss the applications of Fantasy YA Literature in their education and its
importance.
 This means, that I am able to determine how YA literature can and should be applied to my learning.

Language Objective:
 The writing prompt will be written on the board and read aloud to the class.

Standard(s):
 12.2.2.a. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a tech which the rhetoric is
particularly effective, analyzing how style and content contribute to the power,
persuasiveness, or beauty of the text.

Materials:
 White Board
 Discussion Questions (Teacher Only)
 Reflection Exit Ticket Copies (Number of Students +2)

Time Me
10 min The teacher will use this
time to get into writing a
practice with the students.
30 min Have the students arrange
their desks into a circle. It
is time to discuss the
reading: “The Fantastic
Appeal of Fantasy”.
During this activity, the
teacher will facilitate the
discussion. Guiding
Questions are at the end of
the document.
5 min The teacher will pass out
the reflection exit tickets
and collect them at the
end of the period. During
this time the teacher will
have a moment to begin
Procedures
Students Assessment
Students will begin class by
using the following writing
prompt: “You are going through
a tunnel, where does it lead?”
Students will refer their Formative
scaffolded prior knowledge in
this lesson. They will pull from
the reading they have done and
use their annotations as a
resource for their discussion.
Students will complete a 5 min Formative
mini reflection on the discussion
/ reading.
 preparing for their next
period.

Assessment:
 The assessment for this lesson lies directly in the observational aspects of the discussion.
The students are graded on their participation, the content of what is shared, and how
well they are able to continue, or lead the discussion.

Differentiation:
 As this is a very discussion heavy conversation, students who have difficulty with verbal
participation may use writing as a tool to participate and turn in their notes. They may
also use their annotated article as a reference to help organize their ideas.
Teacher Notes: Guiding Questions for Discussion
1. What did we think of the article?

2. What were the important themes?

3. What can we take from this?

4. What major points did the author seem to be making?

5. How can we use this in our readings going forward?

6. Are there any connections to be made within our Group Texts?

7. Have you felt as though you’re reading of the article agrees with your fellow students?

8. Final Thoughts?
Reflection Name:_________________
1. Do you think Fantasy Literature can hold a place in your future education? Why or Why
not?

2. On a scale of 1-5, 1 being “Not accurate” and 5 being “Very accurate” respond to the
following.
a. I participated in a meaningful manner.
1 2 3 4 5
b. What I had to share was relevant to the discussion.
1 2 3 4 5
c. I felt as though I was able to participate to the fullest and was not left out.
1 2 3 4 5
d. At no point did I feel as though my thoughts or ideas were being ignored.
1 2 3 4 5

Reflection Name:_________________
1. Do you think Fantasy Literature can hold a place in your future education? Why or Why
not?

2. On a scale of 1-5, 1 being “Not accurate” and 5 being “Very accurate” respond to the
following.
a. I participated in a meaningful manner.
1 2 3 4 5
b. What I had to share was relevant to the discussion.
1 2 3 4 5
c. I felt as though I was able to participate to the fullest and was not left out.
1 2 3 4 5
d. At no point did I feel as though my thoughts or ideas were being ignored.
1 2 3 4 5