Theme and Allegory
Learning Goals
1. Students will examine the cover art of texts in order to infer meaning/content of the work
2. Students will explore the use of literary techniques employed in writing
3. Students will examine the use of allegory by the author in order to provide social commentary
4. Students will examine various themes within the texts and respond critically/analytically in a variety of ways
5. Students will organize and complete research regarding one of the authors examined, in order to analyze influences that may have contributed to their writing content/style
2. Students will explore the use of literary techniques employed in writing
3. Students will examine the use of allegory by the author in order to provide social commentary
4. Students will examine various themes within the texts and respond critically/analytically in a variety of ways
5. Students will organize and complete research regarding one of the authors examined, in order to analyze influences that may have contributed to their writing content/style