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Lesson 1 (from Part 1: August 25, 1991 - October 28, 1991)
Objective
The lesson of this objective is to have students analyze the introduction of the story found in Part 1: August 25, 1991. Students will examine how the author uses words and phrases to establish Charlie's personality and emotional disposition. Additionally, they will discuss the potential impact of Charlie's sensitivity and melancholic nature on his interactions and experiences as he begins high school. Charlie is a sensitive and melancholic boy about to begin his freshman year of high school in his suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He begins writing letters to an unnamed friend, a person he admits to not knowing.
Lesson
Class Discussion: How does the opening description of Charlie's character establish his personality and emotional disposition? What words and phrases contribute to this portrayal? Discuss how Charlie's sensitivity and melancholic nature might impact his interactions and experiences as he enters high school. What initial insights do you gain about...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.1, 9-10.10, 11-12.1, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
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