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Lesson 1 (from Sessions 1-3)

Objective

Sessions 1-3

Still Missing is a best-selling psychological thriller by author Chevy Stevens. The debut novel, published in July, 2010, tells the story of Annie O'Sullivan, a thirty-two year old Realtor who is abducted, held captive, and tortured for over a year. The narrative is related from Annie's point of view in the form of twenty-six sessions with Annie's psychiatrist, Nadine. In this lesson, students are introduced to the novel and will research and discuss the author Chevy Stevens.

Lesson

1) Teacher Lecture: Introduce the students to the book and author. Still Missing, published in 2010, is the debut psychological thriller by author Chevy Stevens. The novel explores themes of victimization, trust, family, and strength.

2) Research Activity: Allow students time in the beginning of class to conduct independent research on author Chevy Stevens and the critical and public response to the novel. For how long did the novel remain...

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