Theme: |
Analytical Thinking Skills, Identifying and Analyzing Themes in Literature
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Grades: |
6 - 8
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Subject: |
Reading and Language Arts
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Duration: |
2-3 class periods
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Standards
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Arizona Language Arts Curriculum Standards:
Strand 1: Reading Process
Concept Six: Comprehension Strategies
PO 4, PO 6, PO 7
Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text
Concept One: Elements of Literature
PO 2, PO 6
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Read or listen to and discuss The Underneath by Kathi Appelt both literally and analytically.
- Complete a Thematic Map graphic organizer based on the novel or portion of the novel.
- Examine the theme(s) found in the novel and the evidence that supports those themes.
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