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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-5)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine how the author provides background information about Anna through exposition. There are various literary techniques that authors use when writing to present information about events that happened before the narrative began. A common technique for providing background information is to use exposition which might include a monologue, dialogue, character's thoughts, narrator's explanation of past events, or the use of newspaper articles, letters, diaries, etc.
Lesson
Class Discussion: How is exposition used to tell readers about Anna's career? How is information presented about the traditions that Anna has had in her life? How are letters used to present information? How is background information presented through a conversation with Fran? What are some other examples of using exposition to present background information in Chapters 1-5?
Activity: Divide the students into small groups. Have each group discuss whether the information that...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.7, 11-12.7
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