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Reading
Between the
Lines
Exploring How Literature Helps Us
Understand the World Around Us

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Essential
Question
How does literature help us
understand the world around us?

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Lesson
01
Objectives 02 03

Students will be able to Students will be able to Students will be able to

identify key themes in analyze literature using close analyze different perspectives
literature and explain how they reading and critical thinking and develop greater empathy
relate to the world around us. skills. for others.

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What is
literature?
Literature refers to written or spoken works
of art that use language to express ideas,
emotions, and experiences.

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Literature
as a
Window
Literature can serve as a window into other
cultures, perspectives, and experiences. It
allows us to see the world through someone
else's eyes.

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Why
read?
Reading is important because it helps us
to learn about ourselves, other people, and
the world around us.

Understanding the world around us is essential for

personal growth, empathy, and critical thinking.

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New
Insights
Literature can provide insight into the
historical context of a particular time
period.

It can help us understand the social, political, and

cultural forces that shaped the world.

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Develop
Empathy
Literature can address important social
issues and inspire us to take action.

It can also help us understand the experiences of

marginalized groups.

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Self-
Discovery
Literature can help us reflect on our own
experiences and emotions.

It can also challenge our beliefs and assumptions, leading to

personal growth and self-discovery.

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Critical
Thinking
Literature can encourage us to
think critically, analyze complex
ideas, and recognize and evaluate
different perspectives.

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Let's
Review
Literature can serve as a window
into other cultures, provide
By reading and analyzing
literature, we can better understand
historical context, address social the world around us and become
issues, promote personal growth, more empathetic, thoughtful, and
and encourage critical thinking. engaged members of society.

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