Print
Word
PDF
|
Lesson 1 (from September)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine the setting of the novel. The novel takes place in 1967-1968 in New York. Holling and his family live in a small town that is divided by religious affiliation.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Where does the story take place? How does the author present the setting? Does the author use photographic details or present details through suggestion? What does the setting indicate about the various characters? What feelings or attitudes does the setting evoke for the characters? Is the setting a neutral background, not important to the novel, or does the setting take on the role of a character? Explain.
Activity: Divide the students into small groups. Use research as needed. Have each group discuss what is going on in the world in 1967-1968, the time period in which the novel is set. What war was going on? What...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(d), 11-12.7
|
This section contains 7,842 words (approx. 27 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
