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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1 through 3)

Objective

In the first chapter, Russell describes the sound of a brook as a "burble." The objective of this lesson is to make students aware of the use of the onomatopoeia.

Lesson

1. For class discussion: Ask students to define "onomatopoeia." Ask for examples as part of the discussion.

2. For homework: Have students write a short essay using as many examples of the onomatopoeia as possible. Encourage humor.

3. For class work: Have students create a list of examples of the onomatopoeia. Share examples from the list and ask students which are the best examples.

4. For class discussion: Encourage students to talk about the development of words that are examples of onomatopoeia. Ask students for their ideas of how those words became commonplace.

Lesson 2 (from Chapters 1 through 3)

Objective

The story is a basic mystery. The objective of this lesson is to make students aware of this form of literature.

Lesson

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