Counting down from 11: Analysis of Point of View in "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros

In this lesson, students create their own definitions of a child and a tween and use their definitions to guide their reading of the short story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisernos. After collecting text evidence, students will develop their own argument about the point of view of the narrator in the story through discussion and writing. In the closing activity, students will also write a found poem.

Resource ID#: 37909 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 40 Minute(s)

Keywords: close read, point of view, Eleven, Sandra Cisneros, found poem

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Assessment, Formative Assessment

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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