Personification: Cowbirds

In this tutorial from PBS, students will explore the power of personification in non-fiction while analyzing an author's treatment of his subject in a documentary on cowbirds. They will be able to read informational text, learn and practice vocabulary words, and explore content through videos and interactive activities as they begin to understand how this work uses human motives and emotions to tell the cowbird's story.
Resource ID#: 76330 Type: Tutorial
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Direct Link: http://florida.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/midlit11.ela.splbirds/personification-cowbirds/

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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Silverlight
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: characteristics, personify, personification, documentary, cowbirds
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: External Instructional Tutorials

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