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Lesson 1 (from Section 1: Tinder)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine allusions and how they are used in Tinder. Using Clara's observations, the author alludes to many concepts, places, people, or things, but often does not explain what they mean. An allusion is a figure of speech that does not directly refer to a person, place, thing or it is an idea that is significant. An allusion does not describe in detail what it refers to. Readers are expected to have background information about an allusion and know why it is important in a fiction or non-fiction work.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Use reference materials as needed. Where does Clara say that she and her family live? Does she explain what a shtetl is? How does she describe the shtetl? Is it possible for a reader to know what a shtetl is from Clara's description? Research the word shtetl. What...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(d), 11-12.7
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