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Different Perspectives
Kind of Activity:
Creative Writing
Objective:
Students will explore the nature of point of view.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6
Structure:
Room is written from the perspective of Jack, Ma’s five-year-old son. This lens significantly impacts what the reader sees and knows. Ask students how they think the first chapter would be different if Ma told it. Students will likely say they think the story would be more depressing, darker. Certain elements of the story would be more prominent. For instance, Ma might focus more on Old Nick and less on their day-to-day routine. Emphasize for students that the...
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