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Lesson 1 (from Part I (Pages 1 - 67))
Objective
The objective of this lesson is for students to analyze some of Ricky's memories and feelings before he dies in Part I. Ricky has left the reservation after his younger brother Cheeto dies of a drug overdose. Ricky moves to Williston, North Dakota for work, but he is isolated and getting drunk alone in a rural bar when he encounters the Elk Spirit and the elk herd, and then the violent white men who mistakenly think he has wrecked their cars.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Who is Ricky Boss Ribs? How does Ricky die? What is Ricky doing in Williston, North Dakota? What kinds of traumas has Ricky dealt with in the recent past? How is Ricky's death reported? Do you think Ricky connects seeing the elk herd with the Thanksgiving Classic?
Small Group Activity: Divide the class into small groups and ask each group of students...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.1, 9-10.3, 9-10.10, 11-12.1, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.2(a), 9-10.9, 11-12.2(a), 11-12.9
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