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Connecting Learning to the World Around Us

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Connecting Learning to the World Around Us

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Every lesson taught should have some applicable connection to the real world around us. ELA teaches students higher-order thinking through concepts such as society, nature, and the human experience as a whole.

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-Literature often provides social commentary on the issues and challenges of a given society.

-Authors use literature to explore and address social issues such as poverty, inequality, discrimination, and injustice.

-Literature is deeply influenced by the historical context in which it is produced. Historical events and movements shape the themes, characters, and narratives of literary works, providing insights into the mindset of the society at that time.

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-Through rich imagery, literature brings the beauty and complexity of nature to life, allowing readers to visualize and connect with the environment.

-Literature explores the deep connection between humans and nature.

-Nature is frequently used as a symbolic or metaphorical element in literature.

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Connecting ELA to the Human Experience  

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Connecting ELA to the Human Experience  

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-Literature delves into the vast spectrum of human emotions, portraying joy, sorrow, love, fear, anger, and more.

-Characters in literature often mirror real-life individuals, showcasing the nuances of human personalities, motivations, and flaws.

-Literature reflects the diversity of human cultures, traditions, and beliefs.

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Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell

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Arrange classroom in a way that allows the students to interact with a recreate scenes from important historical scenes. This lesson is very flexible and can be molded to fit any novel/concept that deals with nature, society, and the landscape around the characters. This helps mirror literature as a reflection of our world around us and how we as humans perceive it.

Direct Example: Arranging the desks in a way that face each other while also leaving enough space for there to be a "trench". Paper balls will be used as "weapons" and students get the chance to see this fake combat up-close. (All Quiet on the Western Front

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Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

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All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque