Literary Characters on Trial: Combining Persuasion and Literary Analysis

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Aug 13 2010 12:10 PM
Mary Kay Monson
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In this lesson, from ReadWriteThink, students read a work of literature as a class and then brainstorm "crimes" committed by characters from that text. Groups of students work together to act as the prosecution or defense for the selected characters, while also acting as the jury for other groups. Students then research their case and write a persuasive piece to complement their trial work. Several pieces of literature appropriate for use with this lesson are suggested.

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Grade: 6 to 8

Topics: Reading Comprehension, English-Language Arts, Literature

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ELA.5.W.2.4b Write persuasive letters or compositions that support a position with relevant e...

ELA.5.W.2.4d Write persuasive letters or compositions that address reader concerns.

ELA.6.LS.2.4a Deliver persuasive presentations that provide a clear statement of the position.

ELA.6.LS.2.4b Deliver persuasive presentations that include relevant evidence.

ELA.6.LS.2.4c Deliver persuasive presentations that offer a logical sequence of information.

ELA.6.LS.2.4d Deliver persuasive presentations that engage the listener and foster acceptance ...

ELA.6.LS.2.5b Deliver presentations on problems and solutions that offer persuasive evidence t...

ELA.6.W.2.2d Write expository compositions that offer persuasive evidence to validate argume...

ELA.6.W.2.5a Write persuasive compositions that state a clear position on a proposition or pr...

ELA.6.W.2.5b Write persuasive compositions that support the position with organized and relev...

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