Lesson 1 (from Introduction and Catalogue to an Exhibition. Greenwich Village 1953-1954. Catalog items 1-9, pages 1-24)
Objective
The first chapter introduces us to Myla Goldberg and also to her writing style. In this lesson, students will analyze Myla Goldberg’s writing, for how it reveals her strategies for using language to convey meaning. The tone and mood set in the opening chapters set our expectations for how Myla Goldberg will use language and reveal meaning and create tension and the framework of a plot going forward. By paying close attention to the opening chapters, we can build a sense of what to expect of her as a storyteller, and also of what we can expect of her characters and story.
Lesson
1. Close Reading: Read the first few paragraphs, and write a short essay that analyzes the writing style. How does Myla Goldberg write? What kinds of words does she use? How are her sentences structured?
2. Small Group Discussion: Ask students to work together...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.2, 9-10.10, 11-12.2, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
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