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Lesson 1 (from Shepherd's Bush)

Objective

Shepherd's Bush

The setting of the stories in LONDON TRANSPORTS is London, England, in the 1970s. The objective of this lesson is to explore the local color of London and its impact on the story.

Lesson

Lead the class in a discussion about local color. Begin with a definition and ask the class to validate their understanding by offering examples from the book. How is regionalism exhibited in language? Interpersonal dynamics? Clothing? What other elements can the students define that make this story one from England during this particular time period?

Divide the class into small groups and have them discuss the author's authenticity with the book. Could this story take place anywhere else but England in the 1970s? Why or why not? What is it about the elements of this story that slots in into this particular time period?

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