"What good are the words?" An excerpt from The Book Thief

This lesson focuses on an excerpt from Markus Zusak's novel The Book Thief. Students will read an excerpt to discover Zusak's powerful writing style, as well as the power of words through the eyes of Liesel, the novel's protagonist. Students will demonstrate their analysis through answering a short response question.

Resource ID#: 62955 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 9

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Keywords: Book Thief, syntax, repetition, figurative language, style, Holocaust, imagery, tone, metaphor, simile, Zusak, text dependent questions

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Text Resource

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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