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Lesson 1 (from Part I (Pages 1 - 35))
Objective
The objective of this lesson is for students to compare and contrast Michael and Francis. These two characters are brothers, and Francis is Michael's older - and tougher - brother. Francis has a reputation in the boys' neighborhood in Scarborough, Canada (known as "the Park") of being someone who can hold his own and is not afraid to stand up for himself. Michael is much shyer and less sure of himself. Both brothers feel protective towards their mother, Ruth, an immigrant from Trinidad who struggles to make ends meet.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What are some of Francis's core characteristics? What are some of Michael's core characteristics? What are some of the most important differences between the two brothers? What kind of reputation does each brother have in the neighborhood?
Small Group Activity: Divide the class into small groups and ask each group of students to create...
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.9-10.9, 11-12.9
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