Literary Elements and Symbolism in The Landlady

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"The Landlady":

Unveiling Literary Elements and Symbolism
 

What you already know	What we will learn together (learning goals)	Next steps (success criteria)
-Existence of literary terms and figurative language from own reading/watching/ listening experiences -Some key elements (Ex: metaphor, plot) & use -Blooket	-review knowledge expectations for this period (PPT) -identify & understand key elements listed in LessonUp (Take Notes!)	-Finish reading the short story “The Landlady” and answering questions with your partner. -Apply literary knowledge to future short stories -Complete PPT slides Narrative Roles, Story Context & Story Structure (t/m slide 13)

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and understand the literary elements of plot, round and flat characters, irony, alliteration, and the symbolism of chrysanthemum flowers.

What do you already know about literary elements and symbolism? What do they do?

Literary Elements

Literary elements are the essential techniques used by writers to create a story. They include plot, characters, irony, and alliteration. These elements help add depth to the words and scenes of a (short) story, helping the audience connect with what they are reading.

Round and Flat Characters

Round characters are complex and
undergo development, while flat
characters are one-dimensional
and do not change throughout the
story.

Why does Scrooge's internal dialogue make him a round character rather than a flat/simple one?

1. it makes us question his sanity
2. it shows his complex, human emotions
3. it indicates he does not grow during the story
4. it makes him seem more likeable

Can a supporting character be flat without making the overall story boring? Explain.

Plot

The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story. It typically includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

TASK: While reading, chart the plot of The Landlady by adding colours to each story element.

Irony

Irony is a literary technique that involves surprising, amusing, or interesting contradictions or contrasts.

Alliteration

Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.

The big brown bug brutally bit the big black bear.

Participation Point: Make your own alliterative sentence!

Symbolism of Chrysanthemum Flowers

Chrysanthemum flowers, particularly yellow and white ones, are often used to symbolize mourning, grief, and remembrance of the dead in many cultures.

How might knowing this 

effect our understanding of the 

text?

What do you already know about the author of this story, Roald Dahl?

The Landlady

Read and answer the questions with a partner. While reading, note down the PLOT points and any instances of IRONY or ALLITERATION that you see. Be prepared to discuss why these elements stuck out to you next class.

Interactive Discussion

Engage in a 2-minute discussion about the symbols, the plot the characters, irony or alliteration in The Landlady

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.