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Tyler's Prolific Career
Kind of Activity:
Long-term Project
Objective:
Students will read about Tyler and research her other works to understand her influence on American literature.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1
Structure:
Begin the activity by having students read a 2012 interview with Tyler from The Guardian. When they are finished reading, ask the following questions in class discussion:
1. Describe Tyler's writing process. How do you think this process affects the precision and clarity of her prose?
2. Describe Tyler's influences. How is she different from other American...
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