Scholars work in pairs to analyze the characters, plot, and setting of Katherine Paterson's novel, Lyddie. Next, they apply what they learned about the characters' feelings and motivation to perform a mini reader's theater. 

Concepts

plot, setting, characters, novels, close reading, reader's theater

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide several examples to illustrate the difference between effect and affect 
• Have individuals create a collage based on characters from the novel 

Classroom Considerations

• This is lesson four of 20 from the consecutive Grade 7 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 series

Pros

• Offers strategies for differentiation
• Includes a helpful close reading guide for teacher reference

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.7.3 SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.b SL.7.1.c SL.7.1.d L.7.4.a