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The eighth grade students
will gain the following items as a result of the unit.
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Distinct voice in writing
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The impact of imagery
in the story
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Use of Similes and Metaphors
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Use of Personification
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Comparison and contrast
of: The novel to the video, the novel to the historical background of Nazi
Germany.
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Character comparison (ie.
Mildred to Clarisse and Beatty to Montag)
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Comparison of Beatty to
Adolf Hitler
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Identify the various aspects
of the plot
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Use of technology to gain
more information (ie. Criticism, journals, informational websites etc.)
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Characterization of the
characters
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The use of dialogue to
gain a better understanding of the characters.
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Point of view
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Exploring the point of
view the novel.
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Exploring how the novel
would be different if a particular character was telling the story.
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Plot exploration.
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Each part of the plot
will be identified.
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Reflective journals to
develop theme/essay.
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Successful cooperative
learning group activities.
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