Literary Devices: The Meaning of Setting - FLASH-MAC

Literary Devices: The Meaning of Setting - FLASH-MAC

This teaching resource, specifically designed for grades 5 through 8, focuses on enhancing students' understanding of a fundamental concept in literary studies - the meaning of setting. This software is made to be interactive and hands-on to foster a deep grasp of this essential element in storytelling.

Within this single zip file optimized for MAC systems, educators will discover an intuitive toolset geared towards learning through action. The core activity revolves around a Setting Map Graphic Organizer mini-project.

• This exercise provides an engaging mode of learning wherein students are tasked with identifying and appropriating sections from the text that describe the setting.
• By physically dragging these selections onto the correct position on their maps, pupils not only practice discerning contextual clues but also build multifaceted skills in critical reading and analysis.

This distinctive approach ensures that learners comprehend how settings influence narratives' mood, character development, and plot progression. More importantly, it encourages them to appreciate how settings transcend mere backdrops to become vital entities delivering profound meanings within stories.

Adaptable across different platforms such as whole-group discussions or small breakout sessions or even individual homework assignments – whichever method suits your classroom's needs best – this flexible utility educates while stimulating students’ creativity simultaneously.

The Teaching Resource "Literary Devices: The Meaning of Setting - FLASH-MAC"

1. Refines learner's cognitive agility regarding language arts
2. Nurtures their storytelling prowess with literature sub-subjects specifically

1 zip file with MAC software