Students identify at least two themes in, People Everyday by Arrested Development. They identify five terms/expressions in the song with which they are unfamiliar and brainstorm on possible meanings from context.

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7th - 12th

Students write an essay from their Venn diagram following the format guidelines given to them by the teacher on a separate visual. They may pair with another student or with an assistant/teacher for extra support if needed. Peer editing can be used.

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11th

Students work independently, collaboratively and as a whole class to refine their comprehension of the interwoven nature of the elements of fiction. They read self-selected and teacher selected fiction and use the vocabulary of literary analysis to communicate with their peers.

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10th - 11th

Students read a variety of literature and answer questions from "Burke's Pentad". Using the text, they practice writing an evaluation of the techniques the author used. To end the lesson, they develop their own theme and critique the original text from their point of view.

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9th - 12th

Students begin to explore the fascinating ways in which authors use specific literary devices to create interesting and realistic texts. They examine both non-fiction and fiction writing to analyze the techniques authors use to create texts such as plot, setting, characterization, mood, and point of view.

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9th - 12th