Keywords: English Language Literature
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A matter of identity: Writing an extended metaphor poem
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Abstract: Students apply their knowledge of literary devices by reading and analyzing the poem "Identity" by Julio Noboa Polanco. Students then create their own poem incorporating the literary devices studied and analyzed in the above mentioned poem. This lesson includes modifications for a Novice Low Limited ... More »
A renaissance of jazz and poetry
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Abstract: The Harlem Renaissance was the birth of a creative plethora in all fields of art for African Americans. The poetry and jazz composed during or inspired by this era naturally complemented each other. Furthermore, many of the themes from the musical and literary worlds are universal and provide a great ... More »
Birds of a feather, an interdisciplinary unit: Language Arts wing
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Abstract: This lesson, which features Mark Twain's "Jim Baker's Blue-jay Yarn," is part of an interdisciplinary unit on birds that contains math/science and language arts components. In the language arts wing, students will explore dialects and personification through this very entertaining tall tale full of the ... More »
Cause and effect
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Abstract: Students will identify and interpret cause and effect as expressed in poetry.
Do you "Really" Believe in Magic?
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Abstract: Students are introduced to the genre (or mode) of Magical Realism in World Literature by reading Gabriel Garcia-Marquez's short story, "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings." This lesson plan is modified for an English Language Learner (ELL) at the Intermediate Low (IL) proficiency level.
Fairy Tales
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Abstract: This lesson will begin a unit on fairy tales for young learners. It will begin with assessing what first graders know about fairy tales. Children will learn about the original version of "The Three Little Pigs". There is a second lesson linked to this lesson - Fairy Tales - Another Point of View. This ... More »
Fairy tales: Another point of view
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Abstract: This lesson is on comparing and contrasting (alike and different) two different versions of "The Three Little Pigs". Students will use the original fairy tale The Three Little Pigs previously learned in the lesson "Fairy Tales" and compare it to the story The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. This ... More »
Heaven or "Groundhog Day?"
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Abstract: This unit is designed to appeal to adolescents with its non-print text base, the movie "Groundhog Day". he pre-viewing activities prepare students for the allusions in the movie and include cultural literacy. The teacher can pick and choose from the activities to apply the concept of personal growth. ... More »
How Ironic!
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Abstract: This lesson will introduce students to the concept of irony. Verbal, situational, and dramatic irony will be defined, but the focus of the lesson is situational irony. This lesson can be used prior to teaching longer, more complex short stories that contain situational irony. This lesson is modified ... More »
India's path to independence
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Abstract: This interdisciplinary plan includes the study of the effects of imperialism and India's struggle for independence through history texts, literary works, and online resources. Activities include a seminar, research, and a news broadcast. Although this unit is designed for integrated English II and World ... More »
Issues, we've all got them: Language arts/visual arts integration
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Abstract: Students will learn how to deal positively with social issues important in their lives through personal investigation of social issues addressed in literature and art.
Jonathan Edwards and the art of persuasion
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Abstract: In this lesson, students will study the elements of persuasive writing in Jonathan Edward's "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" according to the following criteria: speaker, audience, occasion, and means of persuasion, and then analyze a contemporary piece of writing, such as an advertisement, for ... More »
Literature-based newspaper: Their Eyes were Watching God
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Abstract: Students will create an Eatonville newspaper depicting the characters and events in Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes were Watching God."
Native American poetry workshop
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Abstract: This weeklong set of lessons uses four different center activities to help students respond to poetry written by American Indians. This lesson plan was written with ESL students in mind, so there are many opportunities to practice vocabulary, discuss and talk with others, and model expectations.
"Picturing" America at the turn of the twentieth century
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Abstract: Students link together the literature and the history of the United States at the turn of the twentieth century. Questions guide students as they study visual documents. Students also read the teacher's choice of two widely anthologized short stories and an excerpt from a best-selling novel of the period. ... More »
Seven directions: Making connections between literature and American Indian history
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Abstract: This middle school lesson uses picture books to integrate American Indian culture and belief systems with language and visual arts.
Spinning spider stories
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Abstract: This interdisciplinary lesson is designed to introduce students to the purpose and process of comparative literature. The literary selections may be altered according to audience and purpose, from grades 5 through 8.
The Adventures of Rama
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Abstract: The Ramayana, the famous Hindu epic, is retold here in words and illustrations by "The Golden Eagles," Loretta Hopper's Grade 2 class from Ephesus Elementary in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
"The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka
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Abstract: Students study the symbolism, setting, and characterization in Kafka's work.
The Ramayana
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Abstract: The Hindu epic The Ramayana is retold through the mural, painting, and dance of Southeast Asia.