Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
Exploring Word Choice and Meaning through "The Fault in Our Stars"
This lesson serves as an activity that should be completed after reading the novel "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Greene. This lesson highlights how authors use word choice to create specific effects and convey meaning in their writing, and guides students to do the same in their own writing. Students... Read more »
Created by: Sandra Cowan
Date Updated: July 14th, 2026
Exploring Word Choice and Meaning through "The Fault in Our Stars"
In this lesson, students will explore how personal writing captures human experience by examining "The Diary of Anne Frank." Students will analyze excerpts from Anne’s diary to uncover emotional themes through a sorting activity. Then, students will learn about types of nonfiction writing and compare... Read more »
Created by: Sandra Cowan
Date Updated: March 10th, 2026
The Diary of Anne Frank
