Teach close reading literary analysis skills and critical thinking needed for literary analysis paragraph & essay writing with this tried-and-true process for analyzing any text. Focus on connotation and denotation, apply inferential thinking to image & quotation literary analysis, and analyze paired-texts (no-prep lesson plans), all while practicing important written text analysis skills. Assess student learning with Google Form quizzes and writing tasks!
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This Scaffolded Resource Bundle Includes:
Step #1: Focus on Connotation vs. Denotation with Connotation & Denotation Google Drive Text Analysis Activities & Graphic Organizers so that you can help students to demonstrate understanding of purposeful diction, including literal and figurative meanings and author’s purpose.
Step #2: Introduce students to the text analysis writing process with Introduction to Close Reading & Text Analysis Writing for Google Drive.
Step #4: Have students apply close reading & text analysis skills to engaging, song & poem paired-text analysis with these fun Pop Culture Close Reading Lesson Plans for “Cry Pretty” and “Growing Up”, “Still I Rise”, “Invictus” and “Whatever it Takes.”
★Product Links and Teacher Notes Pages so that you have instructions and tips for using these resources with students at your fingertips.
★Digital “Getting Started” Guide so that you’re able to swiftly make your own copy of this digital product and share it with your students.
★ Digital “FAQ” Guide provides detailed answers to common digital resource questions!
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Benefits of digital interactive resources include:
★ High engagement = happy students and happy teacher
★ Student-friendly 1:1 environment
★ Development of college and career readiness skills
★ Fluid integration of ELA skills
★ Productive use of class time that is maximized for student learning
This resource is helpful for:
★ Teachers new to a digital learning environment.
★ Teachers who are looking to save time with ready-made resources.
★ Teachers who need a plan for text analysis and close reading instruction.
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