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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-6)
Objective
Students will meticulously analyze the many different elements of the book's cover art in order to deepen their understanding of the connection between the work's themes and the cover art that is chosen to underscore these themes.
Visual literacy is a very important skill to foster in today's world and the vivid artwork featured on the cover of the novel entitled Queenie provides an excellent opportunity to teach students skills in visual literacy. One edition of the book is mentioned often in book reviews, for its artwork is truly stunning. Against an orange background is positioned a striking silhouette-type image of a young black woman. The intricate designs in her braids provide a great deal of visual interest and suggest the way in which identity and culture will play a role in the narrative ahead. Students will look critically at the cover of the book--its font...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.5, 9-10.10, 11-12.5, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.2(b), 9-10.9, 11-12.2(b), 11-12.9
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