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Lesson 1 (from Chapter One)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is for students to explore the exposition of the novel. Students will identify and analyze elements from the beginning of the novel in order to identify the main characters, the setting, and any potential conflicts and themes the story might contain.
The beginning of the novel introduces the reader to Lillian Breaker, her best friend Madison, and the setting of Tennessee. The reader is introduced to the themes involving privilege, friendship, and personal fulfillment. Finally, readers are introduced to potential conflicts, such as Lillian’s internal conflict regarding her path in life and Lillian’s external conflicts with Madison and her mother.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Make some predictions about what will happen as the novel progresses. What potential conflicts do you see emerging as the novel progresses? What does Lillian desire, and what obstacles stand in her way? How is Lillian...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.3, 9-10.5, 9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.5, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.4, 9-10.5, 9-10.9, 11-12.4, 11-12.5, 11-12.9
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