Objectives (5 - 10 minutes)

1. Understanding Author's Choice: The teacher will introduce the concept of Author's Choice and explain its relevance in analyzing literature. Students should understand that authors make deliberate choices about the language, structure, and content in their writing to convey their ideas and affect the reader's experience.

2. Identifying Author's Choice in Texts: The teacher will guide the students on how to identify and analyze the author's choice in various texts. Students will learn to recognize the use of specific words, phrases, and structural elements that convey the author's intended message and style.

3. Analyzing the Effect of Author's Choice: The teacher will explain how to analyze the effect of the author's choices on the reader and the overall meaning of the text. Students should be able to draw connections between the author's choices and their own interpretation of the text.

Secondary Objectives:

• Promoting Critical Thinking: The teacher will encourage students to think critically about the author's choices and their implications, enhancing their analytical skills.

• Fostering Discussion and Debate: The teacher will facilitate classroom discussions and debates around the author's choices, promoting active learning and peer interaction.

Introduction (10 - 15 minutes)

• The teacher begins the lesson by reminding students of the importance of understanding and analyzing literature. They should emphasize that reading is not just about understanding the plot, but also about deciphering the author's intentions and the deeper meaning behind the text.

• To grab the students' attention, the teacher presents two short, intriguing texts. One could be a poem or a short story with an unexpected ending, and the other could be a newspaper article with a controversial topic. The teacher asks the students to share their initial thoughts and feelings about these texts, setting the stage for the exploration of the author's choices that led to these reactions.

• The teacher then contextualizes the importance of studying Author's Choice by explaining its real-world applications. They could highlight how understanding the author's choices can help in interpreting political speeches, advertisements, or even in writing their own persuasive essays or stories.

• To introduce the topic, the teacher shares two interesting facts or stories related to Author's Choice. For instance, they could share how J.K. Rowling's choice to reveal that Dumbledore was gay after the Harry Potter series had been published sparked a debate about authorial intent and representation. Another example could be about the author's choice of narrative style in the book "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," where the author chose to tell the story from the perspective of an autistic teenager, providing a unique and eye-opening reading experience.

• The teacher then formally introduces the topic of the lesson: Author's Choice. They should grab the students' attention by explaining that by understanding an author's choices, they can unlock the secrets of the text, and delve into the author's mind. The teacher also informs the students that they will be exploring various texts to identify and analyze the author's choices, and how these choices affect the reader and the overall meaning of the text.

Development (20 - 25 minutes)

• Introduction to Author's Choice (5 - 7 minutes)

  1. The teacher starts the development of the lesson by reviewing the basic elements of a text that the author has control over, such as language, point of view, structure, and theme. They explain that these elements are what we refer to as the author's choices.
  2. The teacher provides a working definition of Author's Choice, stating that it's the conscious decisions an author makes about the language, structure, and content in their writing, which significantly impacts the reader's understanding and emotional response to the text.
  3. The teacher illustrates this concept with two simple examples. For instance, the choice of a first-person point of view can make a story more personal, while a third-person limited point of view can create a sense of mystery. Similarly, the use of descriptive adjectives can evoke a certain mood or atmosphere.

• Unpacking Author's Choice (7 - 10 minutes)

  1. The teacher elaborates on the different aspects of Author's Choice, breaking them down into language, structure, and content. They explain that these elements work together to create the author's unique style and voice.
  2. The teacher discusses the importance of language, emphasizing how an author's choice of words can affect the tone, atmosphere, and the reader's emotional response. They can use examples from famous works of literature to illustrate this point.
  3. The teacher moves on to the structure of a text, explaining how an author's choice of structure can affect the pacing, suspense, and flow of the story. They could use examples from different types of texts, such as a poem, a short story, or a novel.
  4. Lastly, the teacher talks about the content or subject matter of a text, explaining how an author's choice of topic can reflect their values, interests, and worldview. The teacher could use examples of controversial topics or themes from a variety of texts to demonstrate this point.

• Identifying and Analyzing Author's Choice (8 - 10 minutes)

  1. The teacher now teaches the students how to identify and analyze the author's choice in a text. They explain that this involves close reading and critical thinking.
  2. The teacher provides the students with a short story or an excerpt from a novel and guides them through the process of identifying the author's choices. They could start by asking the students to identify the point of view, the tone, and the mood of the text, and then move on to the author's choice of structure and content.
  3. The teacher then explains that analyzing the author's choice involves considering the effects of these choices. They ask the students to discuss how the author's choice of a particular word, sentence structure, or narrative point of view affects their understanding and experience of the text. The teacher encourages the students to support their observations with evidence from the text.

• Classroom Activity (5 - 7 minutes)

  1. To reinforce the understanding of Author's Choice, the teacher divides the class into small groups and provides each group with a different short text, such as a poem, a short story, or a newspaper article. The texts should be chosen to display a variety of authorial choices.
  2. The students are then asked to identify and analyze the author's choice in their assigned text. They should discuss these choices within their groups and then present their findings to the class, explaining how the author's choices affect their understanding of the text.

This development stage of the lesson plan allows for a thorough exploration of Author's Choice, guiding students to not only understand the concept but to also develop their skills in identifying and analyzing the author's choices in various texts.

Feedback (10 - 15 minutes)

• The teacher initiates a group discussion by asking each group to share their findings from the classroom activity. The students should present the text they were assigned, the author's choices they identified, and how these choices affected their understanding and experience of the text. The teacher should facilitate the discussion, ensuring that all students have a chance to participate and share their thoughts. (3 - 4 minutes)

• After each group has shared their findings, the teacher should summarize the main points and key examples from the group discussions. They should highlight the variety of author's choices that can be found in different types of texts and the range of effects these choices can have on the reader. This summary should help consolidate the students' understanding of the concept of Author's Choice. (2 - 3 minutes)

• The teacher then proposes a reflective activity where the students will think about and respond to the following questions:

  1. What was the most important concept you learned today about Author's Choice?
  2. Can you think of any real-world examples where understanding an author's choices could be useful?
  3. What questions do you still have about Author's Choice? (3 - 4 minutes)

• The students are given a few minutes to reflect on these questions. They can write down their thoughts or discuss them with a partner. The teacher should emphasize that there are no right or wrong answers, and the purpose of this activity is to encourage the students to think critically and reflect on their learning.

• After the reflection time, the teacher invites some students to share their responses. This could be done in a round-robin style, where each student shares one of their thoughts, or students could volunteer to share. The teacher should make sure to address any remaining questions or clarify any points that the students might still be unsure about. (2 - 3 minutes)

• To wrap up the lesson, the teacher reminds the students of the importance of understanding and analyzing the author's choices in literature and in other types of texts. They should encourage the students to continue practicing these skills in their own reading and writing assignments. (1 minute)

This feedback stage not only allows for a comprehensive review and reflection on the lesson's content but also provides the teacher with valuable insights into the students' understanding and engagement with the topic. It also sets the stage for further exploration and application of the concept of Author's Choice in future lessons.

Conclusion (5 - 7 minutes)

• The teacher begins the conclusion by summarizing the main points of the lesson. They remind the students that the author's choice refers to the deliberate decisions an author makes about the language, structure, and content in their writing. These choices are not random but are made to convey the author's ideas and affect the reader's experience. The teacher also reiterates the importance of identifying and analyzing these choices to better understand and interpret the text. (2 minutes)

• The teacher then explains how the lesson connected theory, practice, and applications. They highlight how the initial introduction to Author's Choice provided the theoretical foundation, which was then put into practice during the classroom activity where students had to identify and analyze the author's choices in various texts. The teacher also emphasizes how the real-world applications of understanding Author's Choice were discussed, such as in interpreting political speeches or writing persuasive essays. (2 minutes)

• To further reinforce the students' understanding of the topic, the teacher suggests additional materials for study. These could include a list of books, short stories, and poems where the author's choices are particularly noticeable and impactful, or online resources and videos about Author's Choice. The teacher also encourages the students to continue practicing their skills in identifying and analyzing the author's choices in their own reading and writing. (1 minute)

• Lastly, the teacher discusses the importance of the topic for everyday life. They explain that understanding the author's choices not only enhances the reading experience by allowing a deeper understanding and appreciation of the text, but it also develops critical thinking skills that can be applied to various real-world situations. For instance, understanding the choices made in a political speech or an advertisement can help in deciphering the intended message and the underlying strategies. Moreover, the ability to make conscious choices in one's own writing, based on the desired effect, is a valuable skill in various professions and personal endeavors. (1 - 2 minutes)

• The teacher concludes the lesson by thanking the students for their active participation and encouraging them to continue exploring the fascinating world of Author's Choice in their own reading and writing. (1 minute)

This effective conclusion not only reinforces the key concepts and skills learned in the lesson but also underscores the broader significance and applications of understanding and analyzing the author's choices. It sets the stage for continued exploration and practice, both in and out of the classroom.