Daily Lessons for Teaching And the Earth Did Not Devour Him

Tomás Rivera
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 132 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Daily Lessons for Teaching And the Earth Did Not Devour Him

Tomás Rivera
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 132 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Lesson 1 (from "The Lost Year")

Objective

This lesson introduces students to Tomas Rivera’s novel And the Earth Did Not Devour Him. Students will research the author; read the first chapter of the novel; define literary vignettes; and analyze the narrative style, mood, and tone in the opening of the work. The narrative begins with “The Lost Year,” in which a third-person narrator describes an unnamed protagonist who struggles to remember his past. Following this chapter is a brief vignette focusing on a boy and his mother.

Lesson

Research/Independent Activity: Take time in class to conduct research on author Tomas Rivera and his other works. What are common themes in Rivera’s novels? In what genre(s) does the author often write? What genre is And the Earth Did Not Devour Him? Develop a brief presentation or report detailing your findings.

Group Assignment: Assign students to groups of 3-4 each to...

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