2. V1 Mega lesson 1
Component Sub-component Time
Story Preview Trailer 10 mins
Cast
Act I Overwork 95 mins
Personal Goals
Act II Different Majors
Act III Passion
Value, Not Fun
Literary Lesson 10 mins
Story Project Prompt -
Empathize 3 mins
Personalize 2 mins
Imagine 20 mins
Create 20 mins
Upcoming 10 mins
Story Element Coverage Guide
Major
Minor
Structure
3. V1 Mega lesson 1
Cover
Objective: To make connections between the lessons and identify where the
current lesson falls on the story arc.
1 Diverge – Discuss the cover image and complete the provided exercise.
2 Exposition–
2
Place Image
here
Toy Story 1: We
meet the characters
and see the setting.
The exposition of a
story introduces the
characters, setting
and primary problem
of the narrative.
The Exposition
Place Image
here
The Three Little Pigs:
We meet the Three
Little Pigs and the
wolf.
Teaching Tip
The concept of a plot structure may be new to your
students. I would explain the different elements of the
plot using an example. I have included a video here
about Aladdin's plot structure. After showing this
video and explaining the different plot elements, I
would then go through the story of the 'Three Little
Pigs', getting the students to try and figure out the
plot elements.
What are the
plot elements
of Aladdin?
Video:
https://www.youtub
e.com/watch?
v=ffAOkGg2Lr4
What happens
in the
exposition of
Aladdin?
4. V1 Mega lesson 1
Story Preview 10min
Objective: To generate interest in the novel as well as gain a basic understanding of
the characters.
1 Trailer–
2 Cast–
The Cast
The characters in the
story.
Woody, Buzz, Jesse
and the other
members of Toy
Story's cast.
Elsa, Anna, Olaf
and the other
members of
Frozen's cast.
5. V1 Mega lesson 1
Act I, part 1: MAJOR 95min
1
Objective: To make connections between key elements of the story as well as help
students visualize the context in which the selected snapshot takes place.
MAJOR component should be covered more thoroughly than minor components.
They will be indicated with a star next to the story element part.
1 Connect – Note the story element (Beneficial Skepticism) and the relevant
part that will be covered (Overwork).
A media card is provided to contextualize vocabulary.
2 Context I – Briefly discuss the setting and characters involved in the
upcoming snapshot. Students can touch the circles to reveal relevant
expressions.
Place Image
here
Good Work
Ethic
Place Image
here
Bad Work Ethic
Teaching Tip
For the connect section, you need to make sure that
students understand the vocabulary. For example, I
would give examples of being unprepared for class and
then ask the students to give examples of times that they
were unprepared for their classes.
Teaching Tip
For the Context I section, I will ask a student where is the
story taking place. Is this class similar to your class? I
would also ask students to draw their classes on a
drawing quiz. I will then show the vocabulary and ensure
they understand the meaning. Then we would discuss the
characters involved in this section of the book and what
they might get up to. After this, I will give students 5
minutes to fill the blanks for context I and II.
Activity: Draw your
class room and
compare it to the
class room in the
picture. Is it similar
or different?
6. V1 Mega lesson 1
Act I, part 1: MAJOR
Objective: To help students move beyond comprehension of the text towards a
deeper understanding of the subtext.
3 Text – Use the text to guide students to the section of the novel being
covered.
4 Context II – Guide students to answer the subsequent questions based on
the scanning question excerpts.
5 Subtext – Elicit student answers and justifications to the Subtext question.
Then discuss the connection to the included fine art piece.
Teaching Tip
For context II, I would suggest reading the book
in class and discussing different parts of the
story as a class. You want the students to think
about any underlying messages or meanings in
the book. You also want them to be able to
analyse and understand a text, not just read it.
Ask different students to read a few paragraphs
at a time. You can also assign character roles to
each reader.
If Brian is unprepared
for class, what can
imply about his
character?
Is it normal to be
unprepared for class
sometimes? Why or
why not?
7. V1 Mega lesson 1
Act I, part 2: MAJOR
Objective: To make connections between key elements of the story as well as help
students visualize the context in which the selected snapshot takes place.
MAJOR component should be covered more thoroughly than minor components.
They will be indicated with a star next to the story element part.
1 Connect – Note the story element (Thinking Ahead) and the relevant part
that will be covered (Personal Goals).
A media card is provided to contextualize vocabulary.
2 Context I – Briefly discuss the setting and characters involved in the
upcoming snapshot. Students can touch the circles to reveal relevant
expressions.
What is the best
or worse excuse
you have used in
school?
text
Video (0.00-
0.38)
http://www.you
tube.com/watch
?v=JbnrK_1KtC8
Excuses
Teaching Tip
Sometimes there is a lot to cover in V1, especially when
the students are engaged and speaking a lot during the
class. I would suggest that instructors definitely cover the
starred story elements in the story map.
8. V1 Mega lesson 1
Act I, part 2: MAJOR
Objective: To help students move beyond comprehension of the text towards a
deeper understanding of the subtext.
3 Text – Use the text to guide students to the section of the novel being
covered.
4 Context II – Guide students to answer the subsequent questions based on
the scanning question excerpts.
5 Subtext – Elicit student answers and justifications to the Subtext question.
Then discuss the connection to the included fine art piece.
Do you have any
interesting stories
about your family?
Draw a picture
depicting your story.
9. V1 Mega lesson 1
Act I, part 3
1
Objective: To make connections between key elements of the story as well as help
students visualize the context in which the selected snapshot takes place.
1 Connect – Note the story element (Seeing Cleary) and the relevant part that
will be covered (Discovery).
A media card is provided to contextualize vocabulary.
2 Context I – Briefly discuss the setting and characters involved in the
upcoming snapshot. Students can touch the circles to reveal relevant
expressions.
Place Image
here
Anti- Bullying
Place Image
here
Anti- Mosquito
Activity
What do you dislike?
Draw an anti sign for
your choice.
10. V1 Mega lesson 1
Act I, part 2: MAJOR
Objective: To help students move beyond comprehension of the text towards a
deeper understanding of the subtext.
3 Text – Use the text to guide students to the section of the novel being
covered.
4 Context II – Guide students to answer the subsequent questions based on
the scanning question excerpts.
5 Subtext – Elicit student answers and justifications to the Subtext question.
Then discuss the connection to the included fine art piece.
Imagine meeting
yourself for the first
time in school. What
would view would
you have of yourself?
What would like
other people to
think, when they first
meet you?
How do you think
these people feel
when they meet Mr.
Bean?
Video:
http://www.youtube
.com/watch?
v=wYwd37NO1q4
Have you ever been
annoyed by other
people?
11. V1 Mega lesson 1
Act II, part 1: minor
1
Objective: To make connections between key elements of the story as well as help
students visualize the context in which the selected snapshot takes place.
1 Connect – Note the story element (Thinking Ahead) and the relevant part
that will be covered (Different Majors).
A media card is provided to contextualize vocabulary.
2 Context I – Briefly discuss the setting and characters involved in the
upcoming snapshot. Students can touch the circles to reveal relevant
expressions.
Place Image
here
Why did you not
do your
homework?
Place Image
here
I couldn't finish
my homework
because my
goldfish was in
hospital.
Family
Emergency
Excuse
12. V1 Mega lesson 1
Act II, part 1: minor
Objective: To help students move beyond comprehension of the text towards a
deeper understanding of the subtext.
3 Text – Use the text to guide students to the section of the novel being
covered.
4 Context II – Guide students to answer the subsequent questions based on
the scanning question excerpts.
5 Subtext – Elicit student answers and justifications to the Subtext question.
Then discuss the connection to the included fine art piece.
Have you ever
made excuses?
What excuses
did you make
and why?
13. V1 Mega lesson 1
Act III, part 1: MAJOR
Objective: To make connections between key elements of the story as well as help
students visualize the context in which the selected snapshot takes place.
MAJOR component should be covered more thoroughly than minor components.
They will be indicated with a star next to the story element part.
1 Connect – Note the story element (Reasons for Working) and the relevant
part that will be covered (Passion).
A media card is provided to contextualize vocabulary.
2 Context I – Briefly discuss the setting and characters involved in the
upcoming snapshot. Students can touch the circles to reveal relevant
expressions.
Place Image
here
Brotherhood
Place Image
here
Brothers Fight
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Act III, part 1: MAJOR
Objective: To help students move beyond comprehension of the text towards a
deeper understanding of the subtext.
3 Text – Use the text to guide students to the section of the novel being
covered.
4 Context II – Guide students to answer the subsequent questions based on
the scanning question excerpts.
5 Subtext – Elicit student answers and justifications to the Subtext question.
Then discuss the connection to the included fine art piece.
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Act I-III: Literary Lesson 10min
Objective: To teach students a liMegary skill and have them apply it to what they
have close read in all three acts.
1 Give a brief lesson on the given skill-using imagery.
Media is provided to better visualize imagery.
2 Have students apply the skill in the exercise below. Utilize capture/SRS to
confirm student digestion and facilitate discussion.
3 Confirm student understanding of imagery by having them answer and
justify the question. (NOTE that some lessons may not have an answer)
Teaching Tip
Students might not understand the meaning of
characteristic. So I would suggest giving an example
character and their characteristic. For example,
Batman is brave, honourable etc. As an activity, I
would then ask students to describe their own
characteristic and also get them to draw their friends
who have similar characteristics to the book's
characters.
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Objective: To help students reach a deeper understanding of the story through the
EPIC process as well as apply insights gained to their own context.
1 Prompt – Discuss the prompt for the Story Project. Emphasize the context
(YOUR group) as well as the output (YOUR skit).
Story Project: Prompt
Story Project: Empathize 3min
Objective: To help students reach a deeper understanding of the story through
the EPIC process as well as apply insights gained to their own context.
2 Epic : Empathize – Briefly discuss the context. Have students use their S-
pens to write how the character may feel. Use the capture function to
discuss interesting responses.
Story Project: Personalize 2min
Objective: To help students reach a deeper understanding of the story through the
EPIC process as well as apply insights gained to their own context.
3 ePic : Personalize – Help students visualize as needed. Have students write
their responses with their S-pens. Use the capture function to discuss
interesting responses.
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Story Project: Imagine 20min
Objective: To help students reach a deeper understanding of the story through the
EPIC process as well as apply insights gained to their own context.
1 epIc: Imagine – Discuss the prompt for the Imagine section.
2 visualize I– Have students use the capture image function to insert a location
into the smart textbook
3 ideate I – Have the students brainstorm their response using their S-pen or
keyboard. Use either screen capture or SRS to discuss interesting responses.
4 visualize II–
5 ideate II –
6 confer –
18. V1 Mega lesson 1
20minStory Project: Create
Objective: To help students reach a deeper understanding of the story through the
EPIC process as well as apply insights gained to their own context.
1 epiC: Create – Discuss the prompt for the Create section.
2 write – Briefly cover the Useful Expressions. Give students time to complete
the planning section with their partner. Be sure to proctor.
3 share – Discuss as a class the different outputs that the students came up
with. If the students are quiet, incorporate the various tab functions to get
them started.
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Story Project: Upcoming 10min
Objective: To prime students on the upcoming lesson as well as encourage
students to complete their homework reading.
1 Upcoming– Watch the video with the class. Ask students to predict the
given plot point. (note this question will reappear in next lesson’s cover
page.)
For next week's class, read
pages 19-34 and find out
what happens to Brian,
Stevie and rest of the cast.
