In this module students will explore the themes of the play A Raisin in the Sun by analyzing the characters' relationships with each other, symbolism, references to the time period of the play, and attitude of the author.
As taught, this module is intended for implementation...
This module is an in-depth study into Edgar Allan Poe. Students will research the author's background and writing techniques to determine the characteristics of his style. Students will also synthesize why Edgar Allan Poe's style continues to fascinate and gain popularity with audiences today....
This module is meant to be taught as a stand-alone or in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Education Instructional Unit Sample for First Grade Reading, Writing, and Communicating entitled, "Transformations Around Me", drawing on knowledge gained from the unit's Learning Experience #2,...
What does the word tolerance suggest? When building a world without borders, the language we use could serve to build relationships or raze them. In this module, students will read from a critical perspective to understand how authors use language to shape tone and meaning. These insights will...
Students will work through two literary texts and two non-print “texts” to write a literary analysis for one of the literary pieces. The analysis will be in the form of a multi-paragraph, informational response to literature asking them to make a claim, cite evidence from the literary text, and...
This module has been written with the intent of implementation at the beginning of the school year. This module has been designed with four purposes in mind:
1. Describe a character's traits in the novel Because of Winn Dixie using actions. thoughts, and words.
2. Support that...
