An Introduction with Death: A Close Reading of the Prologue from The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

In this lesson, students will read an excerpt from the prologue of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. They will focus on how the word choices impact the mood of the excerpt. The summative assessment is a two-paragraph writing assignment which will require students to discuss how Zusak's use of figurative language creates mood in the prologue.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 9
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)
Keywords: The Book Thief, Markus Zusak, figurative language, close reading, mood
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Instructional Technique,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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