Literary Theory: The Riding-Horse Winner

 Applying Literary Theory to "The Rocking-Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence

Lesson Components:

1. Teacher Presentation
   • Introduction to Literary Theories
   • Overview of "The Rocking-Horse Winner"
2. Student Group Work
   • Collaborative discussions and sharing ideas
3. Data Collection
   • Gathering textual evidence and annotations
4. Student Presentations
   • Group presentations on findings and interpretations
5. Writing (Summary)
   • Summarizing the story and literary analysis
6. Reading for Annotation and Evidence
   • Careful reading to highlight key elements and themes
7. Reading for Content and Meaning
   • Understanding the story's deeper meanings
8. Pair Reading with Guiding Questions
   • Reading in pairs to answer specific guiding questions
9. Applying Literary Theory to "The Rocking-Horse Winner"
   • Analyzing the story through various literary lenses
10. Essay Writing
    • Crafting essays based on literary analysis