Mr. Cosby’s lesson is an example of explicit instruction of English SOL7.5c – the student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fiction, narrative nonfiction, and poetry and describe the impact of word choice, imagery, and poetic devices.
The lesson also includes opportunities for students to:
7.4b
recognize figurative language
7.5a
describe setting, character development
7.5b
compare and contrast forms, and
7.8
develop narrative writing.
Mr. Cosby’s thorough explanation of the levels of descriptive writing enhances the students’ appreciation of effective word choice for both reading and writing. His effective use of sensory stimuli is a powerful prewriting and prereading strategy.
