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 * Unit Title:** "The Grapes of Wrath" **Grade Level(s):** 9-12
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** Language Arts, Literary Text
 * Key Words:** Allegory, irony, paradox, tone, character development, setting, symbolism
 * Designed by:** Ms. Lindsey Barton **Time Frame:** 6 80 Minute Lessons
 * School District: School:**

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 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * Welcome to our unit on “The Grapes of Wrath,” John Steinbeck’s account of the Great Depression. In order to fully grasp the significance of the text, first consider vocabulary. You must be able to understand the role of allegory, irony, paradox, and tone within the novel. From here, consider the people who play an important role within the text and contemplate the way setting influences these characters and their behavior. Finally, pay close attention to symbolism seen within the novel, such as the turtle, the “monster” of the bank, the importance of Rose of Sharon’s pregnancy, the death of the family dog, and the rotting fruit. As you create your products, trace the family’s journey and contemplate the importance of each event seen within the novel. Your final product will involve using Google Earth to create a case against land owners by tracing the family’s journey across country and showing the struggles they faced in their travels. ||
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