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Creator: Sharon Jennings
School/Organization: Carver Middle School
Greene County
Overview:
In this lesson, students will observe literary elements and devices in a variety of chapter books. Students will be paired with a partner and allowed to choose one book to identify literary elements. Using digital cameras and a computer, students will find pictures of objects that are related to their book. Lastly, students will use their photos to create a reading display board and a podcast that will include each literary element, pictures, objects, and the actual book. Students will be required to present their display board and podcast to the class.
Length: Greater than 120 Min
Aligned to the following ALEX lesson plan:
Soaring with Literary Elements and Devices
Content Areas: English/Language Arts
Alabama Course of Study Alignments and/or Professional Development Standard Alignments:
[ELA] (4) 4: Identify literary elements and devices, including characters, important details, and similes, in recreational reading materials and details in informational reading materials.
[ELA] (4) 13: Demonstrate eye contact, articulation, and appropriate voice intonation with descriptive presentations.
National/Other Standards: Students use a variety of technological and informational resources to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge. | 
