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Analyzing Point of View and Figurative Language: Chapter 1 Lesson PlanAnalyzing Point of View and Figurative Language: Chapter 1 Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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6th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Year
2014
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Analyzing Point of View and Figurative Language: Chapter 1

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  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3A (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3A Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3A, Unit 1 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3A: Unit 1, Lesson 2 (.html)
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Check out the view! Scholars complete a graphic organizer to analyze how Laurence Yep develops a character's point of view in Dragonwings. Additionally, pupils re-read parts of the novel and annotate the text on sticky notes, looking for the gist of each paragraph. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

point of view, figurative language, word choice, literary themes, literary analysis, textual evidence

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have individuals create collages that represent the character Moon Shadow and his point of view

Classroom Considerations

  • Part two from the 10-part Grade 6 ELA Module 3A, Unit 1 series
  • Requires dictionaries and five sticky notes per student

Pros

  • Provides an answer key for easy grading
  • Offers strategies for meeting the needs of all learners

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.6.4 RL.6.5 RL.6.6

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