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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-2)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss Charlie's socioeconomic status, and what the author conveys about poverty. Charlie and his family live in Richmond, Melbourne. Charlie describes the area as a slum and the residents as poverty-stricken.
Lesson
Class Discussion: How does Charlie describe the streets of Richmond? Why is Charlie cold as he walks toward the school? Why does his coat have holes in it? Why does Charlie hate the cold? Why can he not get warm in the winter? How did cold kill his father? What does Charlie think the poor crave in the winter? Why is it difficult for Charlie and others in his neighborhood to find warmth in the winter? Why does Charlie refer to Richmond as a slum? What do some families have to do to keep their sick children warm in the winter? What does Charlie say is synonymous...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(e), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(e), 11-12.7
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