Is Anyone Hungry? Got Oysters? The Walrus and the Carpenter – Two Tragically, Hungry Characters

In this close reading lesson, the first in a series of three lessons, students will analyze "The Walrus and the Carpenter" by Lewis Carroll. They will work to determine the meaning of selected vocabulary words from the poem, including coming up with synonyms and antonyms for each word and using each word in a sentence. Students will also analyze the use of various types of figurative language, as well as the use of repetition and rhyme and how this use impacts meaning and tone throughout the poem. Graphic organizers and other student handouts, a vocabulary assessment, short and extended answer questions, a writing rubric, and several suggested answer keys are included with this lesson.
Resource ID#: 74038 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: poetry, figurative language, rhyme, repetition, personification, Lewis Carroll, The Walrus and the Carpenter, close reading, text dependent questions
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Instructional Technique,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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