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\nComparing Themes\n

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\nCompare and contrast the themes of two works by J.R.R. Tolkien. High schoolers read The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, Then they write an essay that compares the themes found in each novel.\n
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\nComparing Themes Across Texts\n

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\nRead various texts to compare the themes across each text. Learners write a journal entry describing the most beautiful scenery they've seen and use a map of the United States to locate the Sequoia National Park and Muir Woods. They then...\n
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\nFaulkner's As I Lay Dying: Concluding the Novel\n

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\nAs I Lay Dying is a beautiful book and a wonderful vehicle for understanding, interpreting, and comparing themes. The class reads and analyzes the novel, discusses possible interpretations, and characterizations. They compare the themes...\n
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\nComparing Themes and Plots: \"Young Goodman Brown\" and \"The Minister's Black Veil\"\n

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\nStudents read two stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne and write an essay comparing plots and themes. In this Nathaniel Hawthorne short stories lesson, students read \"Young Goodman Brown\" and \"The Minister's Black Veil.\" After a class...\n
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\nComparing Themes\n

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\nThe tale of \"Lon Po Po\" is a Chinese story, very similar to the European tale of \"Little Red Riding Hood.\" Learners make cross cultural comparisons between the two tales, focusing on themes common to both. They review story elements such...\n
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\nCompare Themes and Topics Across Cultures\n

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\nCompare and contrast folktales, myths, and fables in an interactive eBook. The interactive is broken up into three topics: myths, fables, and folktales. Each section includes a reading passage and a guided lesson on the theme, topic, and...\n
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\nComparing Themes and Plots\n

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\nStudents compare theme and plot in two short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In this theme and plot analysis lesson, students read Young Goodman Brown and The Minister's Black Veil  as well as take notes about the theme...\n
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\nMarching to the Beat of a Different Drum\n

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\nHenry David Thoreau and Linda Ronstadt? Ann Tyler and Pete Townshend? Joyce Carol Oates and Pearl Jam? This richly detailed plan pairs classic literature with contemporary music and asks learners to analyze how the theme of conformity is...\n
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\nDefining Love\n

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\nAfter reading and discussing Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich, pupils compare/contrast the concept/theme of love within several multiple pieces of literature. They must support their claims with textual evidence. In addition, they analyze...\n
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\nAnalyzing Poetic Devices: Robert Hayden's \"Those Winter Sundays\" and Theodore Roethke's \"My Papa's Waltz\"\n

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\nAnalyze the poetic devices used in Robert Hayden's \"Those Winter Sundays\" to those found in Theodore Roethke's \"My Papa's Waltz.\" Critical analysts discuss poetic meter and rhythm and its relationship to theme. They compare and contrast...\n
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\nComparison and Contrast - D. H. Lawrence\n

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\nRead The Horse Dealer's Daughter and The Rocking Horse Winner by D. H. Lawrence, then write an essay comparing and contrasting the two stories. Learners choose some aspect to write about, such as themes, characters, setting, or plot.\n
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\nThe Great Debate\n

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\nGroups of learners investigate the persuasive genre of writing as they research and present on an issue. They research the Internet (possible websites are included) for a topic and locate information to present to the opposing team. In...\n
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\nStudents explore themes through the novels The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien. For this literature lesson, students identify the themes in each novel and find supporting evidence that develops them....\n
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\nModern Day Characters from Children's Literature\n

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\nYoung scholars read several studenT fairy tales, nursery rhymes, or folk tales. They compare themes and narratives in each version. They rewrite a story that they have read, placing the characters in a contemporary setting and include...\n
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\nEsperanza Rising - Anticipation Guide\n

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\nLearn about Mexican culture while simultaneously strengthening reading, writing and computer skills. In order to get the most out of Esperanza Rising, pupils should have prior knowledge of Mexican culture. Therefore, there are links to a...\n
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\nChanging Scapes\n

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\nCulture and art are two things that change with time and context. Learners compare and contrast two landscape prints from different time periods. They work through art terminology to help them describe what they see in each piece. The...\n
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\nMore, Less or Equal?\n

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\nYour class compares groups of small stars by counting quantities in each of two sets and deciding which has more. They write symbols for greater than, less than, or equal to in a circle between each pair of sets. Two completed samples...\n
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\nComparing Similar Themes in Art And Literature\n

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\nStudents view examples of Rembrandt's artistic works that include beggars and the unfortunate. They also read The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischmann. They use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the themes shared by each.\n
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\nStory Pyramid And Comparison\n

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\nLearners investigate the details of a chosen story of literature. They use a pyramid graphic organizer to record information. The information is used to write a summary of the story. Students use a rubric while writing the summary to...\n
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\nMusical Medley (French)\n

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\nStudents listen to the songs \"Tous les Blues Sont Crits Pour Toi\" by Celine Dion and the song \" 'Ti Monde\" by Beausoleil. Students write their impressions of the song. They look up and write vocabulary definitions in the target language...\n
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\nUnderstanding Science Fiction\n

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\nFourth graders learn about the genre of science fiction. For this science fiction lesson, 4th graders learn about the characteristics of science fiction as a genre. They write an original piece of science fiction.\n
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\nTexas Gateway: Compare and Contrast Similar Themes Across Time Periods\n

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\nIn this lesson, you'll learn how to compare and contrast similar themes across time periods and types of works.\n
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\nWriting Fix: Ain't That America\n

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\nStudents think that classic literature and historic events have little in common with life today, right? Think again! In this instructional activity, students get a chance to compare themes from classic novels or from American history to...\n
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\nLouisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 4: Pushing Up the Sky\n

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\nFourth graders learn that storytelling is a performance art that also transmits knowledge about cultures and life. Through reading different tales from various cultures, 4th graders are able to compare and contrast similar themes,...\n
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