Lesson Plan

Analyzing an Author’s Craft: Carlotta’s Journey to Justice

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Find your voice. Readers look at a passage from A Mighty Long Way and discuss what it means for Carlotta to find her voice. After discussing figurative language and idioms, learners listen to the song "This Little Light of Mine" and discuss the relationship between letting your light shine and finding your voice.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Ask pupils to think of other songs and poems that have meanings that relate to This Little Light of Mine
Classroom Considerations
  • Number 19 of 20 lessons in the Grade 8 ELA Module 3B, Unit 2 playlist
  • Requires the ability to play an audio link
Pros
  • Lists a lesson agenda with a time outline
  • Includes teacher notes and tips for instruction
Cons
  • None