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Lesson 1 (from Chapter 1: Thieves)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is for students to explore the exposition of the novel. Students will identify and analyze elements from the beginning of Prep in order to identify the main characters, the setting, and any potential conflicts and themes the novel might contain.
The beginning of the novel introduces the reader to Lee, the protagonist, and Ault, the setting of the novel. The reader is introduced to themes involving loneliness, envy, and the power of money, Finally, readers are introduced to potential conflicts, such as Lee’s conflicts with society and herself.
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? What does Lee desire, and what obstacles stand in her way? How is Lee in conflict with herself? How is Lee in conflict with others? Who or...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.3, 9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.4, 9-10.5, 9-10.9, 11-12.4, 11-12.5, 11-12.9
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