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Lesson 1 (from The Binnacle Boy, Chapters 1-4)

Objective

The Binnacle Boy, Chapters 1-4

"Graven Images" is a collection of three supernatural-themed stories by author Paul Fleischman and was awarded the Newbery Honor in 1983. Paul Fleischman (born 1952) is an American author of children's books and the son of children's author and fellow Newbery Medalist Sid Fleischman. In this lesson, students are introduced to the book and will research and discuss the career and works of author Paul Fleischman.

Lesson

1) Teacher Lecture: Introduce the class to the book and author. "Graven Images" is a collection of three supernatural-themed stories by author Paul Fleischman and was awarded the Newbery Honor in 1983.

2) Research Activity: Allow students time in the beginning of class to conduct independent research on author Paul Fleischman. What was Fleischman's first novel? What influence did his father have in his career?

3) Group Activity: Following the research activity, students are to gather into small groups of...

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