Romeo, Romeo! Where for art thou…interpretation? In this lesson, students will learn how different interpretations of Romeo and Juliet compare to the original text.

Learning Objectives

(ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7) Students will analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating how each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist.)

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In the poem, “The Rose That Grew from Concrete”, Tupac Shukar explores themes such as growing up, surpassing expectations, and persevering. This poem encourages pushing forth even when you are in situations that have the power to prevent you from reaching your personal best.

Learning Objectives

• (ELA-Literacy.RL.6.2) Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments
• (ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1.a) Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.

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To Kill a Mockingbird is an American classic. Why is it so popular? In this lesson, students will discover how Harper Lee’s choices as an author made her novel appeal to the masses and transcend generation after generation.

Learning Objectives

(ELA-LITERACY.RL11-12.3) Students will analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).

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When students have the opportunity to interpret and reenact what they have read, they are challenged to not only analyze but also internalize text. This lesson will require students to research authors, collaborate with peers and role play a scenario from an author’s perspective.

Learning Objectives

• (ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.1) Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• (ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1b) Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed.
• (ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.5) Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g., a section or chapter).

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Having the ability to cope with life’s challenges and persist in the face of adversity can be challenging, but learning to develop resilience can help. In this lesson, students will learn about resilience through a variety of activities.

Learning Objectives

(ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1) Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

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This lesson explores the story “Eleven”. The readers witness Rachel display multiple emotions as she is embarrassed in front of her classmates. The story takes the readers through a series of events that lead to Rachel deciding she does not want to be eleven.

Learning Objectives

• (ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1) Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
• (CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3) Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event.

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This is the first lesson in a fourth-grade novel study on James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. This unit could continue over several days until the novel is completed.

Learning Objectives

• (ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.1) Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• (ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.2) Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
• (ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3) Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).

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What are letters? Where can we find letters and what are they used for? In this introduction to phonics, students will learn what a letter is and then go on a letter hunt around the classroom, practicing writing the many letters they find.

Learning Objectives

(CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.1.a) Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

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Many times poetry is filled with imagery and symbolism that students miss when reading. In this lesson the students will be challenged to analyze the author’s mood and tone in poetry.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

• (ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.1) Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• (ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4) Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).

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Students are instantly engaged in this lesson about finding the author’s purpose with a catchy and familiar song. It continues with an interactive read-aloud and partner activities.

Learning Objectives

(ELA-LITERACY.RF.3.4.A) Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.

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