Lesson 1 (from Prologue - Stop 3)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine the point of view in the Prologue to Stop 3. The story shares the perspectives of Clare and Aidan. Although the chapters are about Clare and Aidan, the story is told through a narrator.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What pronouns are used as the story is told? From whose point of view is the story told? Are Clare or Aidan telling the story? Does the story seem to be told by a narrator who sees all and tells all or a narrator who can see only through the eyes of one character? Do readers know what any of the characters are thinking? Does it seem that only Clare or Aidan's thoughts are known to readers? What is the point of view in the Prologue through Stop 3? How does Smith's choice to use this point of view affect the story and...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(e), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(e), 11-12.7
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