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Lesson 1 (from Opening Statement and Spring, Chapters 1 and 2)

Objective

Opening Statement and Spring, Chapters 1 and 2

The setting of the story is an unnamed metropolitan city in fictional Kindle County. The objective of this lesson is to explore the local color of Kindle County 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 a fictional metropolitan city and county during this particular time period?

Divide the class into small groups and have them discuss the author's authenticity with the story. Could this story take place anywhere else but a metropolitan area in the late-20th century? Why or why not? What is it about the elements of this story...

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