Lesson Plan

Analyzing Text Structure: To Kill a Mockingbird (Chapter 2)

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Scholars use the Narrative Structure graphic organizer to analyze the structure of the smaller stories within To Kill a Mockingbird. They talk with a partner to discuss how the structure adds meaning.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss structure features such as flashback, cause and effect, compare and contrast, etc
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires teacher prep of word strips
  • Lesson 10 of 19 in a helpful Grade 8 ELA Module 2A, Unit 1 series
Pros
  • Includes a completed organizer for teacher reference
  • Offers suggestions for meeting the needs of struggling readers
Cons
  • None
Common Core