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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-5)
Objective
The objective of this lesson to discuss why Hirsch calls Dita brave, and what is communicated about bravery. Dita protests when Hirsch tells her that she is brave. Hirsch tells her that someone who is brave is afraid, but still carries on.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Does Hirsch tell Dita the risks involved in being librarian? How does Dita try to respond when she tells him that she will be the librarian? Why is she shaking? What does Dita say when he tells her that she seem to be a brave girl? Why does he say that her trembling shows her bravery? What does Hirsch say about brave people and fear? What does he say reckless people? What type of people does he want on his team? How does he define bravery? What is communicated about bravery?
Activity: Divide the students into small groups. Have each group...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.7, 9-10.10, 11-12.7, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(e), 11-12.3(e)
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