Language of Letters: Analyzing the Change in Diction and Syntax from Civil War Times to the Present

This lesson includes a close-reading and text-marking activity using two soldiers' letters, one from the Civil War and one from The War on Terror. Students will discover by looking at word choice and sentence structure how language styles have changed over time.
Resource ID#: 35563 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 9
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: letter, letters, war, syntax, diction, tone, Civil War, author's style, War on Terror, compare and contrast
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Instructional Technique
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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