Close Reading: "For this is an Enchanted Land," an excerpt from Cross Creek

In this lesson, students will read an excerpt from Cross Creek by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and will analyze how Rawlings’ use of figurative language affects the tone. Students will explain their analysis by answering a short response question and using textual evidence as support.
Resource ID#: 60311 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)
Keywords: figurative language, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Floridian author, tone, sensory details, Cross Creek, close reading
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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