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Grade 12 ELA Literary Criticism Module Unit PlanGrade 12 ELA Literary Criticism Module Unit Plan
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12th
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2015
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Grade 12 ELA Literary Criticism Module

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Building one idea at a time. Scholars complete a close read and multiple activities related to Toni Morrison’s novel Song of Solomon to build upon their understanding of central ideas and motifs. They participate in meaningful discussions and create essays responding to a writing prompt.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

informative writing, central ideas, text connections

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english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a simple list of things to look for during the peer review process

Classroom Considerations

  • Suggests interactive whiteboard, document camera, and projector if possible
  • Bases some activities upon the completion of homework

Pros

  • Lists pages of text to cover for each lesson
  • Addresses skills and habits to practice

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.11-12.1 RL.11-12.4 RL.11-12.10a RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.4 RI.11-12.6 RI.11-12.10a W.11-12.2.a W.11-12.2.b W.11-12.2.c W.11-12.2.d W.11-12.2.e W.11-12.2.f W.11-12.5 W.11-12.9.a W.11-12.9.b W.11-12.10 SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.1.b SL.11-12.1.c SL.11-12.1.d L.11-12.1.a L.11-12.2.a L.11-12.4.a L.11-12.4.b L.11-12.4.c L.11-12.4.d L.11-12.5.a

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