Text analysis

The students are beginning to analyze the poem and letter both titled "Dear Basketball" in preparation for writing their own original text.

Here is a link to the Oscar winning short animation based on the poem. Dear Basketball

Here is a link to both texts Dear Basketball

The students will be looking at how to write with a unique voice, using techniques such as flashbacks and chronological order to organize their ideas, incorporating figurative language to create imagery and the effectiveness of a purposeful writing format/style.    

There will also be a speaking and representation component to this project.  The work will be done in class, so step-by-step modeling and feedback can be provided.

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