Research Three Ways
Subject
- English & Language Arts
Grade
6–12Language
English — USPublished
Overview
About This Learning Experience
Reading and discussing literature provides an exciting opportunity for students to engage with historical and contemporary issues that matter to them. When they learn about events and issues central to (and on the periphery of) a text, they develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the narrative, as well as the world today. Furthermore, the connections between past and present and between text and real life invite an exploration of rich questions about human behavior, choices and consequences, justice and fairness.
The following learning experiences support students as they research a historical or contemporary issue in the text that interests them. They will seek out and analyze sources from a range of genres in order to hone their literary analysis skills, deepen their understanding of context, and gain insight into additional perspectives on the events taking place in the text and in their own world. These skills and habits of mind are important for today’s young adults, who are growing up as citizens in an ever-changing, digitally connected world.
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