Analyzing Literary Devices in The Art of Racing in the Rain

Cathleen·

Literary Analysis

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SubjectLiterary Analysis

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lesson plan with the learning target I can analyze literary devices in Chapters 33-40 of the art of racing in the rain with Do Now, Instruct, Practice, and Assess

This lesson focuses on analyzing literary devices in Chapters 33-40 of Garth Stein's novel, *The Art of Racing in the Rain*. It begins with a 'Do Now' quick write prompt encouraging students to identify significant moments from the chapters that illustrate literary techniques. Instruction is divided into two parts, covering key literary devices such as symbolism, foreshadowing, and personification, and emphasizing the use of a racing metaphor. Students engage in discussions about the text, exploring the significance of rain as both weather and metaphor. They work in pairs to analyze quotes, using a guided analysis chart to deepen their understanding of the literary devices while preparing for a whole-class share-out. The lesson wraps up with a short writing response promoting critical thinking on the impact of literary devices on character and theme, culminating in an exit ticket reflecting on insights gained.