Figurative Language and Author's Purpose in "Home of the Brave" by Katherine Applegate

This is a sixth grade unit on the verse novel Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate. This unit explores narrative and lyric poetry, figurative language, author's purpose, voice, and symbolism. It is rich with games, graphic organizers, and a complete student packet and includes a pacing guide and assessment with sample student answers.
Resource ID#: 25998 Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence
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Direct Link: http://www.readworks.org/lessons/grade6/home-brave

General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 10 Hour(s)
Keywords: author's purpose, symbolism, verse novel, narrative poetry, lyric poetry, cause and effect, figurative language, theme, voice, Home of the Brave, Katherine Applegate, Where the Sidewalk Ends, Shel Silverstein
Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Educational Game ,  Instructional Technique,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: General Collection

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