These activities will assist in the instruction of the extended text (consider: comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, close reading, etc.). Some materials (rubrics, graphic organizers, printables, handouts, student directions, etc.) will be added to the end of this document.
The goal of this lesson is to provide students with the opportunity to analyze author's style for figurative language, theme, tone, mood and form. By completing a close reading of the passage, students will examine the text and answer a series of questions designed to analyze the effect these elements have on a piece of writing. Students will also explore author's style and syntax through a series of journal prompts, class discussions, and a formal writing piece. Students will learn how style can impact a written work and will examine their own writing style-focusing on new methods to increase their overall effectiveness as writers.
*The complete lesson is located at the end of this document.