A Wrinkle in Time Activity - Allusion Literary Device Social Media Assignment
A Wrinkle in Time Activity - Allusion Literary Device Social Media Assignment: Help students explore Madeleine L’Engle’s use of allusion with this creative assignment inspired by A Wrinkle in Time. In chapter 5, Mrs. Which says that they are not alone in their fight against evil. She alludes to many people throughout history like William Shakespeare, Leonardo Da Vinci, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein and more who have helped. this activity, students explore these historical allusions by designing social media profiles for the famous figures mentioned in the text. Then, they extend their thinking by researching a modern change-maker and creating a second profile to reflect today’s struggles for justice, courage, and innovation.
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Included in the A Wrinkle in Time Literary Allusion Social Media Assignment:
➡️ Social Media Allusions Assignment Teacher Instructions: Use these detailed teacher instructions to guide students through how to implement and introduce the assignment in your class.
➡️ 14 Social Media Allusions Graphic Organizers: Students will research and explore key historical figures mentioned in A Wrinkle in Time with these 14 graphic organizers featuring notable allusions such as Shakespeare, Einstein, and Gandhi. Have students choose one person to research and complete the template. These look great on display!
➡️ Blank Social Media Profile Template: This blank social media profile template allows students to bring the idea into a more modern context and consider leaders in today’s society. They will complete a social media page for them as well!
How the A Wrinkle in Time Literary Allusion Social Media Assignment works:
- Start by teaching students about allusion and directing them to the section in Chapter 5 where Mrs. Which mentions historical “fighters” against evil. Assign each student one of these figures to research and complete a social media profile using the provided template.
- Next, guide students in analyzing the figures mentioned in the text, discussing common traits and any patterns in representation.
- Finish by having students brainstorm modern-day “fighters” who reflect today’s diverse world. Students will then create a second profile for their chosen contemporary figure using the blank template, highlighting how their contributions mirror those in the novel.
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