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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-8)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to describe Yenifer's quinceanera, and what is symbolic about the violence at the party. Yenifer and her extended family were celebrating her 15th birthday. The celebration came to a tragic end when gunmen killed everyone except Lydia and Luca.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What type of party was being held in Chapter 1? How many people were at the party? What was Sebastian grilling? Where was music coming from? At whose house was everyone gathered? What was Luca playing with his cousin? What were some of the other guests doing? What color is Yenifer's dress? What did that symbolize? How was the party a celebration of becoming an adult? What violence interrupts the party? How is the violence contrasted with the happy family party? What does a gunman eat? What is symbolic about the violence of the party, especially when contrasted with...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(d), 11-12.7
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