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Exploring Authors and Their Works

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Lesson Plan

Exploring Authors and Their Works

Literary analysis and author research

In this lesson, students will write a book report and conduct a study on the author, exploring their background and writing style. This lesson integrates literary analysis with biographical research, helping students develop critical thinking and research skills. By understanding the author's background, students can gain deeper insights into the themes and styles present in their works.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

1 hour 30 mins

Approach

Literary analysis and author research

Materials

Pens and paper, Access to library or online resources, Worksheet: Book Report and Author Study, and Discussion: Author's Influence on Writing

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of understanding an author's background when analyzing their work.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson: writing a book report and conducting an author study.

Step 2

Book Report Writing

30 mins

  • Distribute the 'Book Report and Author Study' worksheet.
  • Guide students to summarize the book they have read, focusing on key elements like plot, characters, and themes.
  • Encourage students to use specific examples from the text to support their analysis.

Step 3

Author Study

30 mins

  • Instruct students to research the author of the book they read, using library or online resources.
  • Ask students to focus on the author's background, influences, and writing style.
  • Have students take notes on how the author's life experiences may have influenced their writing.

Step 4

Discussion

15 mins

  • Conduct a class discussion using the 'Author's Influence on Writing' discussion questions.
  • Encourage students to share their findings and insights about the author's impact on their work.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Highlight the importance of understanding both the text and the author's background for a comprehensive literary analysis.
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Worksheet

Book Report and Author Study

This worksheet guides students through writing a book report and conducting an author study, focusing on literary analysis and biographical research.

Summarize the book you have read, focusing on the plot, characters, and themes.

Include specific examples from the text to support your analysis.







Research the author of the book. What are some key aspects of their background and writing style?








How do you think the author's life experiences influenced their writing? Provide examples.








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Discussion

Author's Influence on Writing

This discussion explores how an author's background and experiences can influence their writing style and themes.

How does understanding an author's background enhance your interpretation of their work?

Encourage students to think about how personal experiences and historical context can shape an author's themes and style.







Can you identify any themes in the book that might be influenced by the author's life experiences?

Guide students to connect specific themes in the book to known facts about the author's life.







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