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Finding Leo Tolstoy
Kind of Activity:
Group Work
Objective:
Students will explore the biographical and contextual background of the text.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7-8.2 ; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7–8.7 ; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7-8.8
Structure:
The teacher can open up this activity with a bit of general discussion. How much do students already know about Leo Tolstoy? What is his place in Russia's history and culture? And wich parts of that history and culture are more familiar or less familiar to them? Ideally, the teacher should also take note of the things that students mention, making a list on the board if necessary. This part of the activity should take...
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