Lesson 1 (from Pages 1-67)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss William's upbringing, and how it has caused him to feel insecure. William has never felt close to his parents. It seems as though they are not interested in him or being with him.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What happened to William's sister shortly after he was born? How did her death seem to affect his parents? How did William's parents treat him? Why did he spend a lot of time alone? Why was he surprised if an adult or another child noticed him? How did the way his parents treated him make him feel invisible? In what ways is William insecure as he grows up? How do those insecurities affect how he thinks of himself and others? Why does he think he is only mediocre, especially in regards to his studies? How has William's upbringing cause him to feel...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(d), 11-12.7
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