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Lesson 1 (from Chapter 1)

Objective

Chapter 1

The first chapter of The Call of the Wild is a long one that covers some huge changes for the main characters and the general setting. The objective of this lesson will be to create a plot map of sorts so that following the rest of the book will be more easy and enjoyable.

Lesson

1) Discuss some different ways of mapping the plot. Open it up for discussion and take ideas and suggestions from class members. Choose the way you wish to map the plot in the classroom, and then have each student choose their own personal way that will help them the most. Checking on this assignment can be a continual process.

2) Review each separate character in the first chapter. Have students give their opinions on their personality and motives. Some of these may have to be inferred from the short description provided at...

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