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UNIT 2 OVERVIEW
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Before most of us could read, we listened to
stories and poetry as small children—perhaps
even as babies. From Mother Goose and Dr.
Seuss to J. K. Rowling, the poetry and prose of
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these childhood classics transport us out of our
own lives into the lives of others, all while
teaching us lessons and connecting us to
important ideas. As we grew older, we learned
how to read longer works of fiction and more
complex poetry: texts that move us beyond
simple lessons to discover deeper emotions,
ideas, and perspectives about life. But how do
the words on a page have such power?
Authors employ a wide range of literary
elements and techniques to convey these ideas
and insights in their works. For example,
figurative language is one of the most powerful
tools in their toolbox. By writing figuratively (as
opposed to literally), authors create comparisons
and associations to connect with their readers
and share ideas about the human experience.
The literary analysis workshops in this unit
focus on demonstrating how © Robert Couse-Baker
a speaker’s or character’s background and
perspective shapes their values and biases; UNIT
the structure of a text, including shifts and
contrasts, reveals important tensions between
ideas that contribute to an interpretation of a
text;
an author creates ambiguity by using 2 Analyzing Comparisons
referents and language that allow for multiple
interpretations; and
authors intentionally use comparisons to and Representations

highlight important characteristics and values.
Students will continue to develop analytical
thesis statements. More specifically, this unit
asks students to strategically select apt and
specific evidence to support their claims.

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