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Lesson 1 (from Book 1: Pages 1-43)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine the settings on pages 1-43. The setting or settings in a novel can serve as a backdrop for the characters or almost take on the role of a character. The setting can also evoke feelings or set the tone in a book.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Where are the different places where the story takes place? How does the author present the setting? Does the author use photographic details or present details through suggestion? What does the setting indicate about the various characters? What feelings or attitudes does the setting evoke for the characters? Is the setting a neutral background, not important to the novel, or does the setting take on the role of a character? Explain.
Activity: Divide the students into small groups. Have each group research the term "setting" as it relates to literature. Have the students...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(d), 11-12.7
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