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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Literary Analysis - Understanding Dystopian Fiction - Exploring Themes and Devices

Literary Analysis - Understanding Dystopian Fiction - Exploring Themes and Devices

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Literary Analysis - Understanding Dystopian Fiction - Exploring Themes and Devices

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Explore dystopian fiction by examining its defining characteristics and narrative devices such as foreshadowing, hyperbole, and irony. Gain insights into analyzing the impact of setting and thematic elements, ultimately enhancing your literary analysis skills.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Word Choice Analysis - Tone and Setting Development - Literary Techniques

Word Choice Analysis - Tone and Setting Development - Literary Techniques

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Word Choice Analysis - Tone and Setting Development - Literary Techniques

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Learn how an author's word choice shapes tone and setting in a text by examining phrases that convey mood and vividly depict scenes. Gain insights into literary techniques that enhance narrative mood and distinguish thematic elements across different literary environments.

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8th Grade - 10th Grade

Analyzing Tone - Connotation and Diction in Literary Works

Analyzing Tone - Connotation and Diction in Literary Works

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Analyzing Tone - Connotation and Diction in Literary Works

8th Grade - 10th Grade

English

Learners will explore the concept of tone in literature, focusing on how diction shapes connotation and meaning. They will gain the skills to identify tone, comprehend the impact of word choice, and distinguish connotations within texts.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Analyzing Tone - Understanding Author's Intent - Literary Analysis

Analyzing Tone - Understanding Author's Intent - Literary Analysis

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Analyzing Tone - Understanding Author's Intent - Literary Analysis

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Focus on analyzing tone in writing by exploring how authors utilize language to convey mood, voice, and intentions. Gain the ability to identify positive and negative tones, enhancing literary analysis skills.

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7th Grade - 12th Grade

Mood and Tone - Identifying and Analyzing Literary Elements

Mood and Tone - Identifying and Analyzing Literary Elements

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Mood and Tone - Identifying and Analyzing Literary Elements

7th Grade - 12th Grade

English

Exploration of literary elements such as mood and tone enhances students' ability to identify and analyze these components within texts. Learners develop skills to discern an author's attitude and the emotional impact of writing, improving comprehension and literary analysis.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Mood & Tone - Understanding Emotional Contexts - Analyzing Literary Elements

Mood & Tone - Understanding Emotional Contexts - Analyzing Literary Elements

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Mood & Tone - Understanding Emotional Contexts - Analyzing Literary Elements

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Analyze the differences between mood and tone to identify these elements in literary passages. Gain the ability to recognize the author's attitude and the emotional atmosphere conveyed in texts, enhancing skills in literary comprehension and analysis.

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7th Grade - 12th Grade

Tone Analysis - Understanding Tone and Mood - Language Arts Skills

Tone Analysis - Understanding Tone and Mood - Language Arts Skills

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Tone Analysis - Understanding Tone and Mood - Language Arts Skills

7th Grade - 12th Grade

English

Explore the nuanced differences between tone and mood, enhancing language arts skills by mastering the identification of tone through various passages. Understand its impact on reading comprehension and emotional interpretation, facilitating in-depth analysis and critical thinking.

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6th Grade - 7th Grade

Analyzing Author's Perspective - Understanding Points of View - Identifying Author Intent

Analyzing Author's Perspective - Understanding Points of View - Identifying Author Intent

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Analyzing Author's Perspective - Understanding Points of View - Identifying Author Intent

6th Grade - 7th Grade

English

Analyze how an author's perspective is developed and communicated through various texts. This exploration enhances the ability to identify author intent and distinguish between fact and opinion, promoting critical reading and analytical skills.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Understanding Author's Tone - Effects of Language - Analyzing Literary Techniques

Understanding Author's Tone - Effects of Language - Analyzing Literary Techniques

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Understanding Author's Tone - Effects of Language - Analyzing Literary Techniques

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Explore how authors convey tone through language with a focus on analyzing mood, voice, and tone. Learn to identify positive and negative connotations and assess how word choice affects readers' interpretations and responses.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Analyzing Author's Purpose - Understanding Textual Intent - Reading Comprehension

Analyzing Author's Purpose - Understanding Textual Intent - Reading Comprehension

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Analyzing Author's Purpose - Understanding Textual Intent - Reading Comprehension

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Focuses on analyzing an author's purpose in text, aiding students in identifying and interpreting various intents such as persuasion, explanation, or information. Enhances skills in reading comprehension and critical analysis, enabling learners to discern underlying messages and intentions in written material.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Expository Writing Skills - B.E.S.T Standard Rubric Overview

Expository Writing Skills - B.E.S.T Standard Rubric Overview

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Expository Writing Skills - B.E.S.T Standard Rubric Overview

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Focus on mastering key expository writing skills such as Purpose/Structure, Development, and Language. Learn the scoring criteria and optimize writing to achieve high marks by developing strong elaboration techniques and effectively structuring essays according to rubric requirements.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Author's Purpose Analysis - Argument Structure - Persuasive Writing

Author's Purpose Analysis - Argument Structure - Persuasive Writing

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Author's Purpose Analysis - Argument Structure - Persuasive Writing

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Focuses on identifying and analyzing an author's purpose within texts and understanding the structure of arguments in persuasive writing. Enhances the ability to discern authorial intent and track argument development, supporting reading comprehension and critical analysis skills.

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6th Grade - 12th Grade

Understanding Literary Devices - Tone, Mood, & Voice - Literary Analysis

Understanding Literary Devices - Tone, Mood, & Voice - Literary Analysis

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Understanding Literary Devices - Tone, Mood, & Voice - Literary Analysis

6th Grade - 12th Grade

English

Explore the intricate aspects of tone, mood, and voice in literary works, gaining insights into authors' unique styles and character portrayals. Learners will distinguish different literary devices and analyze language, enhancing comprehension and analytical skills in literature.

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7th Grade - 8th Grade

Understanding Mood and Tone - Emotional Expression and Literary Analysis

Understanding Mood and Tone - Emotional Expression and Literary Analysis

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Understanding Mood and Tone - Emotional Expression and Literary Analysis

7th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Explore the nuances of mood and tone to understand their impact on the emotional atmosphere and reader engagement in literary works. Develop the ability to identify mood and tone in texts, enhancing interpretative skills and comprehension of an author's intentions.

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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Interpreting Language - Mood & Tone - Literary Analysis

Interpreting Language - Mood & Tone - Literary Analysis

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Interpreting Language - Mood & Tone - Literary Analysis

4th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Explore the relationship between mood and tone, focusing on how authors' word choices and imagery shape readers' understanding. Develop skills in distinguishing between mood and tone and learn how descriptive language can trigger sensory and emotional responses.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Making Inferences - Reading Between the Lines - Comprehension Skills

Making Inferences - Reading Between the Lines - Comprehension Skills

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Making Inferences - Reading Between the Lines - Comprehension Skills

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Focus on developing the ability to make inferences by guiding students to draw conclusions based on textual evidence and their prior knowledge. This approach aims to enhance critical thinking and reading comprehension skills, which are valuable across various disciplines including Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

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6th Grade - 12th Grade

Writing Skills - 6 Traits of Writing - English Composition

Writing Skills - 6 Traits of Writing - English Composition

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Writing Skills - 6 Traits of Writing - English Composition

6th Grade - 12th Grade

English

Explore the six essential traits of writing, including ideas, organization, and voice, tailored for students in grades 6 to 12. The focus is on refining structure, clarity, and expression, with the aim of enhancing overall writing proficiency.

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7th Grade

Analyzing the Impact of Setting on Character Development and Plot - Literary Elements Exploration

Analyzing the Impact of Setting on Character Development and Plot - Literary Elements Exploration

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Analyzing the Impact of Setting on Character Development and Plot - Literary Elements Exploration

7th Grade

English

Explore key literary elements, focusing on the influence of setting on character development and plot progression. Enhance analytical skills by examining the interaction between these elements, gaining insights into crafting compelling narratives.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Theme Analysis - Inference and Evidence - Literature Exploration

Theme Analysis - Inference and Evidence - Literature Exploration

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Theme Analysis - Inference and Evidence - Literature Exploration

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Facilitate the exploration of theme development in literature by prompting questions that require inference and evidence citation. Learners will improve skills in identifying both explicit and implicit themes and apply their understanding to analyze a variety of texts. This approach emphasizes critical thinking and comprehension abilities.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Understanding Author's Tone - Connotations and Context Clues - Literary Analysis

Understanding Author's Tone - Connotations and Context Clues - Literary Analysis

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Understanding Author's Tone - Connotations and Context Clues - Literary Analysis

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Explore the role of author's tone and word choice in writing, emphasizing the importance of connotations and context clues. Develop skills in identifying tone through careful analysis of word choice, enhancing literary analysis and comprehension of written texts.

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