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Our Computers, Ourselves: Imagining the Digital Lives of Authors and Characters Lesson PlanOur Computers, Ourselves: Imagining the Digital Lives of Authors and Characters Lesson Plan
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Our Computers, Ourselves: Imagining the Digital Lives of Authors and Characters

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The guiding question for this instructional activity is "Do computers and their contents shape who we are?" Open with a selection of Apple's commercials to introduce stereotypes and people's relationships with their computers. Then, read the attached article with your class and discuss the five questions provided. A list of activities and extensions are also provided. Get kids to think about what an author's personal computer might contain. 

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author studies, authors, reading comprehension

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author study, reading comprehension, english language arts
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7th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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2 hrs
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Collaborative Learning
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