Lesson 1 (from August to October)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss Alyona, Sophia, and Olya, and what is conveyed about latchkey children. Alyona watches her sister Sophia during the summer because their mother has to work. Olya is often alone for a week or more while her mother is working as a translator.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Why is Alyona not able to spend time with her friends in the summer? Why does Alyona have to supervise her sister in the summer? What are some things that the girls do together? Why do they have to find their own entertainment? Why do they have to go alone? When is the only time that they are expected to be home? Is there anyone keeping track of where they are other times of the day? What does Olya's mother do? How long might Olya spend alone? How does being alone affect Olay's...
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
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