1Middle School Korean Literature

Korean Literature in 1st Grade Middle School Curriculum

Overview

• Introduces students to Korean literature and cultivates appreciation for the country's cultural heritage
• Focuses on understanding literary works, analyzing themes, and developing critical thinking skills

Key Concepts

• Understanding literary elements:
  • Plot, character, setting, and theme
  • Identifying and analyzing literary devices (e.g., metaphor, simile)
• Korean cultural context:
  • Historical and social background of literary works
  • Understanding the role of literature in Korean culture and society
• Critical thinking and analysis:
  • Identifying main ideas, supporting details, and author's purpose
  • Making inferences and drawing conclusions based on text evidence

Key Texts and Authors

• Folk tales and myths:
  • "The Tale of Hong Gildong" (17th century)
  • "The Story of Shim Cheong" (19th century)
• Modern Korean literature:
  • "The Hen" by Hwang Sun-won (1950s)
  • "The Human Jungle" by Kim Tong-in (1960s)

Skills and Competencies

• Reading comprehension:
  • Identifying and summarizing main ideas
  • Analyzing plot, character, and theme
• Writing and communication:
  • Writing summaries, analyses, and critiques
  • Participating in discussions and debates
• Critical thinking and creativity:
  • Making connections between literary works and real-life experiences
  • Developing own interpretations and insights

Assessment and Evaluation

• Reading quizzes and tests:
  • Evaluating comprehension of literary texts
  • Assessing analysis and interpretation skills
• Writing assignments and projects:
  • Evaluating writing skills, critical thinking, and creativity
  • Assessing ability to communicate ideas and insights effectively

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