LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

English IV

Goal 2: The learner will inform an audience by exploring general principles at work in life and literature.

Objective 2.03. Compose texts (in print and non-print media) that help the audience understand a principle or theory by:
- researching experience for relevant principles that relate to themes in literature and life.
- presenting a thesis, supporting it, and considering alternative perspectives on the topic.
-adjusting the diction, tone, language, and method of presentation to the audience.

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Aligned lesson plans

Laugh and learn with satire and technology
This lesson for high school will help students to distinguish between satire and parody. Students will analyze several examples of both satire and parody and will work in groups to plan and create their own examples of satire. Teachers are encouraged to use blogging and VoiceThread technology to enhance student interaction.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and Information Skills)
By Kerri Brown Parker and Allyson Young.