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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-10)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine Simonopio's cleft palate, and what is communicated about superstition. Simonopio's lower jaw was perfectly formed. However, his upper jaw was missing a lip and a palate. One worker believed that Simonopio was kissed by the devil because of the deformity.
Lesson
Class Discussion: How does Francisco respond when he first sees Simonopio? Why does he later regret his response? Why might Francisco have had that response when seeing the baby for the first time? Who insists that the child is the devil? Why does Espiricueta believe the child is the devil? What does superstition have to do with Espiricueta's response and the gossip about Simonopio that begins? How does Francisco try to stop the superstitious talk? How does Francisco's education and position make him less likely to be superstitious? Does Espiricueta ever lose his conviction that Simonopio is...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.7, 11-12.7
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