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The Color Purple

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Students compare and contrast the film version to the novel. They synthesize the information learned from the unit of study with what they see in the film. They analyze a quote and how it reflects Celie's growth.

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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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"Shakespeare and Star Wars": Lesson Plan Days 8 and 9

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"Shakespeare and Star Wars": Lesson Plan Day 15

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Ninth graders read and analyze the William Shakespeare play "Romeo and Juliet" and compare it to the 1996 modern version of the play and the movie "West Side Story." They write an essay comparing and contrasting the three versions.
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"Shakespeare and Star Wars": Lesson Plan Day 4

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Au Revoir Les Enfants Film Comparison/Contrast

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