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Author
Alexis
Subject
Literature
Difficulty
6th Grade
Create a literacy project where small groups analyze survival-themed texts from HMH's collection, focusing on determining central ideas (RL.6.2) and interpreting word meaning (RI.6.4). Students will craft presentations that articulate what survival requires in their specific text, supporting the main idea with textual evidence and analyzing key vocabulary that conveys tone and meaning. Design a differentiated presentation guide offering multiple expression modes (podcast, visual display, dramati...
This teacher guide outlines a project focused on analyzing survival themes in literature, emphasizing the importance of survival stories in understanding human resilience and problem-solving. The project includes collaborative group work, where students will select and analyze a survival text from the HMH collection. Key components include identifying the central idea, using textual evidence, interpreting vocabulary, and presenting findings in creative formats such as podcasts or visual displays. Scaffolding tools like sentence frames and graphic organizers are provided to support students throughout the analysis process. The guide also includes a project timeline, learning targets, and an assessment rubric to evaluate the depth of analysis, evidence selection, vocabulary interpretation, and presentation clarity.