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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Symbolism and Aphorisms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the characters and the importance of symbolism in "To Kill A Mockingbird". They develop symbols that represent themselves and their school as well. They present these symbols on a poster and show them to their classmates.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature and Comp: Rationalism: Vocabulary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on the literary terms needed for the unit on Rationalism. I provides a list of terms and a crossword puzzle using them.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Responding to Quotes and Aphorisms

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The objective of this lesson plan is to teach students about responding to quotes and aphorisms. This site features a lesson plan with detailed information.
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Handout
University of Victoria (Canada)

The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Aphorism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides an excellent description of the element of aphorism in writing. Content includes several examples.
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Handout
University of Victoria (Canada)

The U Vic Writer's Guide: General Literary Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The University of Victoria's Writer's Guide includes an extensive list of literary and rhetorical terms. List can be displayed alphabetically.
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Handout
Other

Wastholm Media: Aphorisms Galore

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Wastholm Media gives numerous examples of aphorisms. They are Organized by theme and author.
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Handout
Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Terms a E

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The first of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, A - E, covers forty-four terms from "Allegory" to "Exposition."
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Handout
Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Aphorism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary entry of the term "Aphorism" including definitions and examples.
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Handout
C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: Will Rogers

For Students 9th - 10th
Humorist Will Rogers is included as one of the writers whose works helped to change the society. Here's a biography, and links to other pages about Rogers.
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Handout
Other

Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.