Teaching The Summer of the Swans | Daily Lessons

Daily Lessons

This section contains 30 daily lessons. Each one has a specific objective and offers at least three (often more) ways to teach that objective. Lessons include classroom discussions, group and partner activities, in-class handouts, individual writing assignments, at least one homework assignment, class participation exercises and other ways to teach students about the text in a classroom setting. Use some or all of the suggestions provided to work with your students in the classroom and help them understand the text.

Lesson 1

Objective: Chapter 1 Sara has always had a very low opinion of herself, which is why she is always seeking to be a part of a group and gain more friends. The objective of this lesson will be to explore the significance of personal identity and self-esteem in this plot and how Sara's low opinion could possibly change throughout the book.

1) 1) Write on the board,...
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