Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-9)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss how Dimaline reveals information about the past in Chapters 1-9 of Hunting by Stars. Authors have different ways of revealing information about what has happened to characters in the past. Some of these methods include backstories, exposition, and flashbacks.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What information is provided in dreams or visions about French? How are his memories used to reveal information about his past? How do conversations and thoughts that Miig and the others have provide information about French? How does Dimaline provide the backstory of why Indians are being hunted down? How are some chapters devoted to background information for specific characters? How are characters' memories used to provide information about the past? How does Dimaline reveal information about the past in Chapters 1-9 of Hunting by Stars?
Activity: Divide the students into small groups. Have each group...
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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