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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-3)
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 three chapters 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 Stella Grant and Will Newman. The reader is introduced to cystic fibrosis as well as themes such as freedom, chronic illness, and the importance of creativity. Finally, readers are introduced to potential conflicts, such as Stella’s internal conflict involving her need to get well for her parents as well as her external conflict with Will.
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 Stella in conflict with herself? How is...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.3, 9-10.5, 9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.5, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.4, 9-10.5, 11-12.4, 11-12.5
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