Literary Detective: Analyzing Texts

          Module 1: The Detective's Toolkit

Section 1: Introduction to Literary Analysis
- Lesson 1: Understanding Literature as a Puzzle
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discovering literature through observation and inquiry.
- Lesson 2: The Role of a Literary Detective
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring the mindset and methods of close reading.

Section 2: Essential Literary Terms
- Lesson 1: Defining Key Vocabulary
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learning basic terms like theme, motif, and symbolism.
- Lesson 2: Using Context to Decode Meanings
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: How words and phrases create layers of meaning in texts.

Section 3: Understanding Text Structure
- Lesson 1: Identifying Exposition, Rising Action, and Climax
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Breaking down a text’s structure into parts.
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Resolution in a Story
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Understanding how stories are concluded and what that implies.

Section 4: Basic Observation Skills
- Lesson 1: Noticing Details in a Text
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Training the eye to pick up key details and clues.
- Lesson 2: Making Connections Between Details and Themes
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: How small details contribute to larger themes in literature.

Section 5: Forming Your Initial Interpretations
- Lesson 1: Asking the Right Questions
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Learning to inquire about texts with curiosity.
- Lesson 2: Writing Down Observations
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Practicing note-taking to track ideas and evidence.

Module 2: Uncovering Clues in Narrative Elements

Section 1: Exploring Plot Developments
- Lesson 1: Identifying the Beginning, Middle, and End
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Outlining a text’s plot structure.
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Conflict and Resolution
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Analyzing how tension drives the narrative.

Section 2: Character Exploration
- Lesson 1: Understanding Protagonists and Antagonists
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Distinguishing between main characters and their opposites.
- Lesson 2: Noticing Character Changes and Growth
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Examining character development over the course of a text.

Section 3: Analyzing Setting and Atmosphere
- Lesson 1: How Setting Influences a Story
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Connecting the environment to plot and mood.
- Lesson 2: Descriptive Details That Build Atmosphere
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Identifying words and imagery that create a vivid setting.

Section 4: Theme Detection
- Lesson 1: Uncovering the Central Message
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Pinpointing a text’s big idea.
- Lesson 2: Relating Themes to Real-World Contexts
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding how literature reflects everyday life.

Section 5: Recognizing Literary Symbols
- Lesson 1: Identifying Symbols in Texts
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Learning to spot common symbols and their meanings.
- Lesson 2: Interpreting Symbolism Within a Story
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Discussing how symbols add depth to literature.

Module 3: Investigating Narrative Techniques

Section 1: Point of View and Perspective
- Lesson 1: Understanding First-Person vs. Third-Person Narration
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Examining how perspective influences storytelling.
- Lesson 2: How Perspective Shapes Interpretation
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Analyzing the impact of narrative voice on the reader.

Section 2: Tone and Mood
- Lesson 1: Defining Tone in Literature
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Recognizing the author’s attitude through word choice.
- Lesson 2: Creating a Mood Through Language
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Exploring how tone influences emotion in a text.

Section 3: Figurative Language Basics
- Lesson 1: Identifying Metaphors and Similes
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Spotting common figures of speech.
- Lesson 2: Understanding Hyperbole and Personification
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Recognizing exaggeration and attribution of human qualities.

Section 4: Dialogue and Interaction
- Lesson 1: Analyzing Conversations in Texts
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning how dialogue reveals character and conflict.
- Lesson 2: Using Dialogue to Understand Relationships
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Examining how interactions contribute to plot development.

Section 5: Structuring a Literary Narrative
- Lesson 1: Organization of Events in a Story
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Learning the basics of sequencing in narratives.
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Flashbacks and Foreshadowing
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Identifying clues to past and future events in the narrative.

Module 4: Gathering Evidence for Analysis

Section 1: Close Reading Strategies
- Lesson 1: Marking Up a Text for Clues
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Practical techniques for annotating important passages.
- Lesson 2: Highlighting Key Phrases and Passages
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Focusing on words and sentences that reveal meaning.

Section 2: Textual Evidence and Quotation
- Lesson 1: Finding Evidence to Support Your Ideas
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: How to select meaningful quotes from a text.
- Lesson 2: Integrating Quotations into Your Analysis
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Writing effectively with evidence from the text.

Section 3: Making Inferences
- Lesson 1: Reading Between the Lines
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Drawing conclusions from subtle hints in the text.
- Lesson 2: Justifying Your Inferences with Evidence
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Supporting ideas with careful analysis of text details.

Section 4: Constructing a Claim
- Lesson 1: Crafting a Central Thesis
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: How to develop a main argument about a text.
- Lesson 2: Supporting Your Claim with Logical Reasoning
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Building structured arguments using evidence.

Section 5: Organizing Your Analysis
- Lesson 1: Outlining Your Thoughts Before Writing
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: The importance of an outline in literary analysis.
- Lesson 2: Drafting a Coherent Analytical Paragraph
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Combining analysis and evidence into well-structured writing.

Module 5: Presenting Your Literary Case

Section 1: Speaking Like a Literary Detective
- Lesson 1: Sharing Your Analysis in Discussions
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Techniques for verbal articulation of literary observations.
- Lesson 2: Listening and Responding to Others’ Interpretations
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: How to engage in a thoughtful literary discussion.

Section 2: Writing Your Critical Essay
- Lesson 1: Organizing an Essay Around a Central Claim
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basics of structuring a literary essay.
- Lesson 2: Writing Introductions and Conclusions Effectively
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Crafting engaging openings and satisfying endings.

Section 3: Visual Presentation of Analysis
- Lesson 1: Using Graphic Organizers to Map Ideas
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Visual tools like charts and diagrams to clarify thoughts.
- Lesson 2: Creating Posters or Slides to Present Findings
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Translating analysis into a visual format for presentations.

Section 4: Practice Through Group Projects
- Lesson 1: Collaborative Text Analysis
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Working in groups to dissect texts and share perspectives.
- Lesson 2: Developing and Presenting a Group Case
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Preparing a collective presentation on a literary work.

Section 5: Reflecting on the Detective Journey
- Lesson 1: Reviewing What You've Learned
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Summarizing key techniques and insights developed during the course.
- Lesson 2: Planning Next Steps for Continued Discovery
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Setting goals for further exploration and continuous literary investigation.