In the Mind's Eye by Emily Mofield, Tamra Stambaugh - 9781618214829

In the Mind's EyeTruth Versus Perception, ELA Lessons for Gifted and Advanced Learners in Grades 6-8\nAuthor(s): Emily Mofield, Tamra Stambaugh\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: Prufrock Press\nISBN-13: 9781618214829, 978-1618214829\nSynopsis\nWinner of the 2012 NAGC Curriculum Studies Award\n\nIn the Mind's Eye: Truth Versus Perception invites students on a philosophical exploration of the themes of truth and perception. Lessons include a major emphasis on rigorous evidence-based discourse through the study of common themes and content-rich, challenging informational and fictional texts. This unit, developed by Vanderbilt University's Programs for Talented Youth and aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), applies concepts from Plato's \""Allegory of the Cave\"" to guide students to discover how reality is presented and interpreted in fiction, nonfiction, art, and media.\n\nStudents engage in activities such as Socratic seminars8