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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-6)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine Junior and his character. Junior is Gertie's second best friend. He is a nervous boy, who worries a lot.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What is Junior's relationship to Gertie? Why do some people say that he has worms? Why might Junior be nervous because of his name? How likely is Junior to notice details? What do his fears have to do with his noticing details? How does Junior react when Gertie tells him that he will have to wait to learn what is in the box she is carrying? How does that action reinforce what has been said about him being a nervous person? What happens when Junior gives speeches? What does Junior say he will do when Gertie is told to give up her seat? What does that reveal about him? How is Junior described when he is...
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), 11-12.3(d)
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