Tag Archives: Author’s Purpose

Building Perspective: Understanding History through Fiction

January 24, 2020 – 1:19 pm

Shannon McFarland, Language Arts, Cochrane Collegiate Academy

Synopsis

Tags Author’s Purpose, central idea, Historical Fiction, Holocaust Literature, Informational Texts, Literature, Persuasion | Permalink | Comments Off

2018 Curriculum Units Vol 4: Writing about Our Lives

My Voice in Words – A Memorable Moment Memoir

March 20, 2019 – 3:12 pm

Priscilla Anderson, English, James Martin Middle School

Curriculum Unit (pdf)

Synopsis

Tags author’s point of view, Author’s Purpose, Autobiography, Biography, Memoir, narrative, writer’s craft | Permalink | Comments Off

2018 Curriculum Units Vol 2: It's About Time

Who is Father Time? Introducing Time as a Character In The Night Circus

February 25, 2019 – 2:50 pm

Amanda Soesbee, English, North Mecklenburg High School

Curriculum Unit (pdf)

Synopsis

Tags archetype, Author’s Purpose, character/characterization, critical analysis, fantasy, literary analysis, Perception, personification, perspective, Point of View, reading comprehension, setting | Permalink | Comments Off

2016 Curriculum Units Vol 8: Exploring Memoir - From Picture Book to Digital Story

Memoir Behind the Bookcase – The Wonder of Anne Frank

January 25, 2017 – 1:10 pm

Jennifer Dalesandro, Language Arts, Grades 3-6, Bain Elementary School

Curriculum Unit (pdf)

Tags Anne Frank, Author’s Purpose, character, Children's Literature, Elementary School, inference, Language Arts, literacy, Memoir, picture book, Reading, theme, wonder | Permalink | Comments Off

2015 Vol 8: Supernatural Figures in Theatre, Film and the Brain

Demystifying Hogwarts: Good, Evil, and the Influence of Supernatural Figures in the Harry Potter Book Series

February 3, 2016 – 1:37 pm

Jennifer Dalesandro, Third Grade, Bain Elementary School

Final Unit(pdf) Implementing Teaching Standards(pdf)

Tags Author’s Purpose, character traits, Children's Literature, Elementary School, evil, good, Harry Potter, inference, inner theatre, Language Arts, supernatural figures, symbolism | Permalink | Comments Off

2014 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Metamorphosis: Transformative Experiences

Metaphorical Mutations

January 30, 2015 – 8:01 pm

Rochelle Stanley, English, Garinger High School

Final Unit (PDF) Implementing Common Core Standards (PDF)

Tags Analyze, Author’s Purpose, community, evidence, identity, imagery, Literature, Metamorphosis, Poetry, Reflection, Research, Support, Transformation | Permalink | Comments Off

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Tag Archives: Author’s Purpose

Building Perspective: Understanding History through Fiction

My Voice in Words – A Memorable Moment Memoir

Who is Father Time? Introducing Time as a Character In The Night Circus

Memoir Behind the Bookcase – The Wonder of Anne Frank

Demystifying Hogwarts: Good, Evil, and the Influence of Supernatural Figures in the Harry Potter Book Series

Metaphorical Mutations

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