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Ta-Nehisi Coates's Lyrical Language
Kind of Activity:
Group Discussion
Objective:
Students will closely examine and analyze a few selected excerpts from "Between the World and Me," focusing on Coates's language and imagery.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.2
Structure:
This activity helps students to look closely at Coates's use of language and imagery, evaluate his in-depth descriptions of people and surroundings, and discuss how he creates the evocative scenes and descriptions of events that convey such profound emotional impact.
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