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Lesson 1 (from Pages 1 - 3)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is for students to explore the author’s background and personal interest in the subject matter reflected in the story. Students will discuss and research information like where the author is from, how old she is and what other books or stories the author has published. Students will consider how this information might impact their reading.
Chimanada Adichie is a Nigerian writer who has written many books and short stories. She was born in 1977. She has earned degree is African History, Creative Writing, and Communication and Political Science.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Who is the author of "The Arrangements"? When was she born? Where is she from? What year was the story published? How was this work received by the public? What other works has the author written? How might the author’s background influence your reading of the story?
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Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.1, 9-10.10, 11-12.1, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.10, 11-12.10
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