Literature Appreciation
CURRICULUM STANDARDS
Listed below, please find the standards included in this unit.
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BIG IDEAS
ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Why is reading important?
What makes a book worth reading?
LESSON OBJECTIVES
- To gain an understanding and appreciation of the various genres in literature (i.e. historical fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction etc.)
- To gain an understanding and appreciation of a variety of authors of teen literature
- To learn a variety of ways to select books of interest and personal preference
- To learn about literature through a variety of mediums
- To understand the connections between literature and history
- To understand the connections between literature and life
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES/INSTRUMENTS
(* denotes Districtwide Grade Level Assessment)
DISTRICT ADOPTED RESOURCES