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Symbolism and Stereotyping in "The Lions of Little Rock"
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Symbolism and Stereotyping in "The Lions of Little Rock"

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Grade Level Grades 6-8
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About This Lesson

This lesson plan aligns with NJSLSA.R4, NJSLSA.R5., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.4, and the NJ Holocaust Education Mandate (N.J.S.A. 18A:35-28, Holocaust/Genocide Education), specifically provision 2B.

This lesson focuses on understanding the literary concept of symbolism as well as the psychological concept of stereotyping. 

Standards

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
How have individuals and groups worked to combat instances of prejudice, cruelty and discrimination?
Expand reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using idioms and words with literal and figurative meanings in their speaking and writing experiences.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.
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