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Lesson 1 (from Part I, Chapter 1 - Part I, Chapter 4)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is for students to explore the exposition of the novel. Students will identify and analyze elements from the first half of Part I in order to identify the main characters, the setting, and any potential conflicts and themes the story might contain.
The first few chapters of the novel introduce the reader to Maurice Swift and his mentor, Erich Ackermann. The reader is introduced to Maurice’s ambitions as well as themes such as deception, art, and love. Finally, readers are introduced to potential conflicts, such as Erich’s internal conflict regarding his past and Maurice’s internal conflict regarding his talent.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Make some predictions about what will happen as the novel progresses. What potential conflicts do you see emerging as the novel progresses? How is Erich in conflict with himself? How is Erich in conflict with others...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.1, 9-10.3, 9-10.10, 11-12.1, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.4, 11-12.4
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