Daily Lessons for Teaching Heat and Dust

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 153 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Daily Lessons for Teaching Heat and Dust

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 153 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Objective

Objective: Part 1 Section 1 | Part 1 Section 2 In the first two sections of Heat and Dust, the narrator is introduced as a young woman on a quest to discover the story behind her grandfather's first wife. She narrates the story through a journal that begins with her disappointing arrival in dirty and depressing Bombay. This lesson looks at the narrator's motivation in telling this story and taking her journey.

1) Written response- After reading Sections 1 and 2, write 2-3 paragraphs describing the motivations behind the narrator's interest in Olivia's life and her decision to travel to Bombay to unravel this mystery.

2) Partner activity- Discuss your written responses with a partner. Identify the top two motivations that you feel fueled the narrator to take the actions that she takes in this story.

3) Class discussion- How does the narrator's initial impression of Bombay impact her decision to learn about Olivia's life? Why is...

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