Print
Word
PDF
|
Lesson 1 (from Pages 1-44)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine how Robin relates to the world, and what is revealed about neurodiversity. Robin struggles to understand his classmates. This leads to fights and suspensions from school.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Why does Theo describe Robin as his "sad, singular [child] . . . in trouble with the world" (1)? Why is Robin continually suspended from school? For his birthday, why does Theo pull Robin out of school? Why do they both need a break? What struggles does Robin have when he has to interact with people? How does he struggle with knowing how to relate to his peers? What does Theo comment about the way that Robin daydreams, has trouble with deadlines, and refuses to focus on things that do not interest him? What does the incident with the bears reveal about how Robin relates to the world? Why does he have to...
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(e), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(e), 11-12.7
|
This section contains 7,621 words (approx. 26 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
