Daily Lessons for Teaching Papillon

Daily Lessons

This section contains 30 daily lessons. Each one has a specific objective and offers at least three (often more) ways to teach that objective. Lessons include classroom discussions, group and partner activities, in-class handouts, individual writing assignments, at least one homework assignment, class participation exercises and other ways to teach students about the text in a classroom setting. Use some or all of the suggestions provided to work with your students in the classroom and help them understand the text.

Lesson 1

Objective: First Notebook, The Descent into Hell Papillon was convicted and sentenced on October 26, 1931, in Paris, France. The objective of this lesson is to explore the city of Paris, France.

1) Lead the class in a discussion about Paris, France. Begin with defining the city's geographical location. Ask the students about any current perceptions they have about the city. How have these...
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