CP+Trautvetter+Jennifer

=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title:** //Speak// **Grade Level(s):** //9-Diploma//
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** //English//
 * Key Words:** //Characterization, Theme, Point-of-view, Symbol, Plot, Root//
 * Designed by:** //Jennifer Trautvetter// **Time Frame:** //6 (80 min.)//
 * School District:** //MSAD #9// **School:** //Mt. Blue High School//

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 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * Students will be reading Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson. The unit will focus on applying literary texts to real life situations. Students will acquire new vocabulary and incorporate it into their writing. Students will learn how to analyze texts using concepts such as theme, symbol, plot and characterization. Students will make projects to be presented in and out of the classroom. Students will work on their verbal communication skills by holding exhibitions and events for the school community. ||
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