Short Fantasy Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric

Looking for the perfect no-prep short fantasy genre mini-lesson? This complete fantasy story lesson with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a broader fantasy writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Lost Room” will appropriately introduce the elements of allegory, theme, and character development to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis and writing skills.

Your purchase includes the following (See PREVIEW):

• The short fantasy narrative "The Lost Room," by Richard Post (written exclusively for The Language of Educational Art)
• NINE accompanying response questions (w/ answer key) designed to further your students' understanding of the structure and thematic concepts found in fantasy stories
• A self-checking Easel activity version of the analysis questions
• A literary analysis essay assignment that builds on students' understanding of "The Lost Room" and how fantasy narratives are structured (40 points - tied to FOUR Common Core Standards)
• A link to an editable rubric that allows for grading customization and seamless integration into Google Classroom and many other Learning Management Systems (LMS's)

Whether you're in need of an enchanting sub plan or an immersive introduction to the world of fantasy writing, "The Lost Room" and its accompanying analysis activities are here to inspire and challenge your students. Immerse them in the realm of allegorical fantasy and witness their analytical thinking and writing skills flourish.

SYNOPSIS OF ‘THE LOST ROOM’:

"In Benjamin’s childhood home there was a small room and in that small room was a small door and beyond that small door was the Lost Room." Thus begins Richard Post's allegory about the child Benjamin and the tall wizard Appa Drepa, who guides Benjamin on his journey from the Lost Room to the Tree of Knowledge, the evil Determinator, and the Gold Key to the One Room. Appropriate for all ages, middle and high school students will be challenged by the "The Lost Room's" symbolism and themes.

NOTE: This product is also a component of L-EA’s "Fantasy Writing Workshop." If you are looking for a complete fantasy writing unit, please check out that larger resource.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Richard Post came late to writing YA literature, but he has been a storyteller and raconteur his entire life. When he’s not writing short stories for The Language of Educational Art, he enjoys fishing for rock bass on Higgins Lake, hunting pheasants on the farms of mid-Michigan, bottling sun pickles (here's his famous recipe), hosting “whoopie” parties for his grandchildren, and playing cribbage. He lives with his wife Beverly in St. Louis, Michigan and Orange Beach, Alabama. 

LITERATURE CONTENT:

Antigone : A Thousand Acres : The Awakening : A Christmas Carol: Activities : A Christmas Carol: Quizzes : Common Core Essay Rubrics Collection : The Glass Menagerie : Great Expectations: Activities : Great Expectations: Quizzes : Heart of Darkness : Literary Analysis Essay Workshop : The Metamorphosis : The Power of One : A Prayer for Owen Meany : Short Fantasy Story Analysis Activities : Short Horror Story Analysis Activities : Short Realistic Fiction Story Analysis Activities : Their Eyes Were Watching God : Theme Essay Workshop : A Thousand Acres : To Kill a Mockingbird: Activities : To Kill a Mockingbird: Quizzes : Writing Literary Analysis Directions

WRITING WORKSHOPS:

Argumentative Essay Workshop : Group Research Essay Workshop : Fantasy Writing Workshop : Horror Writing Workshop : Literary Analysis Essay Workshop : Mystery Writing Workshop : Realistic Fiction Writing Workshop : Research Essay Workshop : Science-Fiction Writing Workshop : Theme Essay Workshop : Tragedy Writing Workshop : Creative Writing Workshops Bundle : Expository Essays Workshops Bundle : Expository Essays MEGA Bundle : ELA Writing Workshops Bundle

LESSONS, UNIT, AND  BUNDLES:

A Christmas Carol Complete Unit Bundle : Choice Reading Unit : ELA Essays Assessments Bundle : ELA Writing Workshops Bundle : Create Your Own Children’s Book : Create Your Own Holiday Children’s Book : Create Your Own Superhero Project : Creative Writing Workshops Bundle : Daily Writing Prompts Bundle : Deepfake Awareness Training : Experiential Learning Projects Bundle : Expository Workshops MEGA Bundle : Family Narrative Bundle : Great Expectations Complete Unit Bundle : Growth Mindset Writing Prompts : Greek and Latin Vocabulary Bundle : Letter to Your Future Self (FREE) : Literary Devices: Creative Writing Prompts (FREE) : Literary Devices: Creative Writing Worksheets (FREE) : Literary Terms Units Bundle :Narrative Guides: 6-Genre Creative Writing Bundle : Persuasive Letter to Santa : Research Guide: 50 Topics Bundle : Research Unit Bundle : SAT Words of the Day Bundle : Seasonal Narrative Guides: 7-Holiday Creative Writing Bundle : Six Word Autobiography : Song Lessons: Analyzing Literary Devices Through Pop Music : Student Choice Biography Research Project : To Kill a Mockingbird Complete Unit Bundle : Veterans Day Research Project : Writing Literary Analysis Bundle

EASEL BY TpT RESOURCE:

Student assignments for this resource are available as EASEL by TpT activities, which create a seamless link between our content and your learning management system (LMS). Additionally, all of our EASEL activities are immediately ready for student use; no prep work  is required on your end! Simply grab the link and go. NOTE: to access other resource files for this product (presentations, rubrics, Google Forms, answer keys, terms of use, or teacher notes) be sure to also download the product PDF.

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