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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-7)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss Dimple and her mother's argument in Chapter 1, and whether Leenah is misogynistic. Leenah thinks that it is important for Dimple to make an effort and look nice. She criticizes Dimple for wearing her glasses instead of her contacts and not wearing makeup.
Lesson
Class Discussion: How does Leenah look at Dimple with disapproval on page 4? What about Dimple's appearance does she object to? Why does Dimple think her mother will never understand why she is not interested in makeup and fashion? How important is appearance to Leenah? How does the argument start between Leenah and Dimple? Why is Leenah concerned about what other people in the community will think seeing Dimple with no makeup, wearing glasses, and dressed sloppily? Why does Leenah believe how Dimple looks will reflect badly on her? Why does Dimple use the word "misogynistic...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(e), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(e), 11-12.7
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