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Lesson 1 (from Section 1: Chapter I ("Secrets") and Chapter II ("Charlotte Dies"))
Objective
Students will make predictions about characterization and conflict in Chapter I, "Secrets."
The opening of the novel George can be confusing for younger readers; the protagonist is referred to by a "boy's" name but is gendered "she." If students are unclear about the premise, sorting out who "George" is and who "Melissa" is and understanding the nature of the protagonist's conflict will occupy attention better spent on thematic and literary aspects of the novel. Students will leave this lesson with the foundational knowledge necessary to successful reading of this text.
Lesson
Note: "George" is the deadname for the main character, Melissa. She is referred to as "George" throughout most of the book, but the author, Alex Gino, has made it clear that because this is a deadname the character should not be called by it in discussions of the book. Respecting the author's request, lesson plans...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.1, 9-10.10, 11-12.1, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.10, 11-12.10
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