Jabberwocky - Is it all a bunch of nonsense?

Students will study the poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll and focus on how the nonsense words and use of figurative language help the poem tell a story. They will use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases. They will explore how an author's use of figurative language can affect the mood and tone of the literary piece. They will also focus upon citing text evidence in order to define nonsense words and explain the main idea of the poem. Students will view a variety of video presentations of the poem in order to increase comprehension. Finally, they will write coherently and purposefully to compare "Jabberwocky" to another nonsense poem, an excerpt from Dr. Seuss's The Lorax.
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General Information

Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 5 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Jabberwocky, Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland, figurative language, poetry, nonsense words, collaborative discussion, compare/contrast, context clues, multi-media
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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