The
Cohen Curricula Reading Comprehension,
Language and Writing Resource: Classical Series 'The Raven by Edgar
Allen Poe provides you and your students with a structured, sequential
language study. The purpose of these resources is to develop student
skills in reading comprehension, language identification, spelling and
writing. Every activity in the resource has been mapped against the
Australian Curriculum for both Year 7 and Year 8. The resource is not
limited to any one state syllabus.
'The Raven' is an iconic
classical text that is language-rich. The spelling, grammar and
figurative language studies incorporated into this resource lead to a
range of analytical and creative activities that focus on how language
shapes meaning.
The study is sequential beginning with spelling
lists, definition worksheets and suggestions for lessons students can
engage in either as individuals or as a class. Context is explored in a
scaffolded biographical study leading students to develop a deeper
understanding of why composers write and how their work remains relevant
well beyond the time in which it was produced.
Worksheets are
embedded with glossaries for both figurative and grammatical language. A
series of multiple choice style questions reinforce the research and
learning students have completed around the vocabulary and language
techniques. These questions also explore and invite discussions on
inference. Answers are provided. Short answer questions are presented to
begin extending students ability to express their point of view or to
identify how meaning has been shaped by the mode of production or
language agendas of the poet. Extended writing activities cover the
range of experiences, letter writing, film making, debating, play
script, narrative and exposition writing. To finish off the resource a
series of spelling revision worksheets and our Grammar Snap game with
language already prepared to photocopy and laminate are provided.
