Social Media Project- A Tale of Two Cities
Social Media Project- A Tale of Two Cities
Grade Level: 9-10
Subject: English
Duration: 45 minute lesson
DOK Level: 3
Indiana Standard:
9-10.RL.2.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly as well as inferences and interpretations drawn from the text.
9-10.RL.2.3 Analyze how dynamic characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
Common Core Standard:
Description: Students will use their favorite forms of social media to analyze the traits, decisions, and dialogue of the characters in A Tale of Two Cities.
Objective:
- Students will be able to cite specific examples from a text
- Students will analyze traits, decisions, and dialogue of specific characters in A Tale of Two Cities
- Students will be able to recall what has been read and increase understanding of the text
Essential Question:
How does each character’s traits, decisions, and dialogue affect the plot and themes of A Tale of Two Cities?
Procedure:
- The teacher will explain that students will complete an assignment containing many types of social media pages as if they were created by the characters in A Tale of Two Cities.
- Students will have the entire class period to work while the teacher walks around the room to provide assistance.