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:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Students will have the entire class period to work while the teacher walks around the room to provide assistance.
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