Picture this! The first interactive in a set of 13 shows learners how writers use imagery and sensory details to create mental pictures in readers' minds.

Concepts

imagery, sensory details, close reading, concrete details, abstract nouns, concrete nouns, mood

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Instructional Ideas

• Conduct the first lesson in the series in class and model for learners how to take notes and use the interactive
• Have users keep all their notes in a folder for later reference
• Have class members read Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" and create a floor plan for Prince Prospero's castle to compare with plans drawn by classmates

Classroom Considerations

• First of 13 resources in an interactive set designed for high school juniors
• The lessons grow increasingly complex 
• Users require access to devices with internet
• It may be used for remote or in-class learning

Pros

• Hovering over highlighted terms reveals the term's definition
• The "Check for Understanding" links permit users to self-check their work

Cons

• None