Saluting An American Author

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Saluting An American Author

Description:

Students will research a time period in American literature, learning the significance of some American authors and their works, be able to summarize and discuss the relevance of the work and to integrate that knowledge into a portfolio, which will be presented at their own Symposium.

Education Levels:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Process Skills, History, Literature

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

The National First Ladies' Library

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Keywords:

American literature, Symposiums, Research skills, Biographies, Authors

Mediator:

Middle school teachers

Publisher:

The National First Ladies' Library

Contributor:

Marian Maxfield

Is Part Of:

http://www.firstladies.org/curriculum/

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

History, Language Arts, English

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

NCTE-IRA Standards for the English Language Arts (1996)

4. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

Conforms To

NCTE-IRA Standards for the English Language Arts (1996)

11. Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.

Conforms To

NCTE-IRA Standards for the English Language Arts (1996)

2. Students read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding of the many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical, aesthetic) of human experience.

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