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Lesson 1 (from A Brief History - Chapter 3)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is for students to explore the authors' background and personal interest in the subject matter reflected in the novel. Bernice L. McFadden is an American novelist who has also written humorous erotica under the pen name Geneva Holliday. McFadden's stories are often abundant with themes that pertain to family, family dynamics, as well as black culture and history.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Who is the author of Praise Song for the Butterflies? When was the book published? What was the book's intended audience? How was the book received by the public? Did it win any awards? What else has the author written?
Small Group Activity: Divide students into small groups and ask students to compile a list of facts about the author, encouraging them to include information that impacts the novel’s themes and characters. Regroup and ask students to share their...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.2, 11-12.2
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