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Lesson 1 (from Chapter 1 - 4)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is for students to explore the exposition of the novel. Students will identify and analyze elements from the beginning of Henna Wars in order to identify the main characters, the setting, and any potential conflicts and themes the novel might contain.
The beginning of the novel introduces the reader to Nishat and her family. The reader is introduced to Nishat's origins at the engagement party and the wedding. The reader is also introduced to themes involving identity, ambition, and sexuality. Finally, readers are introduced to potential conflicts, such as Nishat’s conflicts with her family and with herself.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Make some predictions about what will happen as the novel progresses. What potential conflicts do you see emerging as the novel progresses? What does Nishat desire, and what obstacles stand in her way? What does Nishat desire, and what obstacles...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.3, 9-10.6, 9-10.9, 9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.1(d), 9-10.3(a), 11-12.1(d), 11-12.3(a)
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