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Grade 5 American Folklore Essential Questions Overarching How did folklore evolve over time? What would writing look like if it lacked structure? How do writers use story structure to provide insight into plot development, sequence of events, and deeper meaning of text? Why were these illustrations created to evoke a certain meaning, tone, or beauty in the folktale? How does figurative language (metaphor) contribute to the meaning, tone, and beauty of the text? Why are themes portrayed differently across a variety of texts (folklore, poetry, novel, and short story)? How do the perspectives of different cultures determine a common theme? What would understanding look like without multiple accounts of the same event or topic? How does the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address continue to impact American life? And, why? How did the critical events determine and contribute to the final outcome of the war? |
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What is folklore?
What is structure?
How is literature structured?
What is a simile?
What is a metaphor?
What is tone?
What is a primary source?
Do you recall from 4th grade the difference between firsthand and secondhand account?
How are opinions supported?
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
What is the Underground Railroad?
What is the Gettysburg Address?
What were the critical events and battles of the Civil War?
What actions or solutions can be addressed to combat unfair or discriminatory beliefs or actions?