About This Lesson
Speaking and Listening group discussion task based on Dylan Thomas's poem. Aligned with Common Core Standard SL.7.3
Grade Level
Grades 6-8
Resource Type
Activity, Handout, Worksheet
Standards Alignment
Common Core State Standards
License
Resources
Files
The_Hunchback_in_the_Park.doc
Park_Questions.doc
Standards
Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
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This poem is an excellent example of complex text. The prompts for group discussion require students to return to the text and tease out specific imagery, tone, and message.