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Lesson 1 (from The Set-Up | Chapter 1, Memo)

Objective

The Set-Up | Chapter 1, Memo

This scene sets the stage for the rest of the book. The objective of this lesson will be to explore some of the possible foreshadowing that happens in this section and to discuss some of the possible outcomes.

Lesson

1) Prediction: Read aloud with the class the part where we hear Chavez is Clark's son-in-law and that they work together. Have the students each write a short prediction about what this close relationship could be foreshadowing. How will this be important to the plot? Do you think it gives away too much? Why or why not? What evidence is there in the scene to support your belief? Allow some volunteers to read their ideas.

2) Group Activity: Split the class into groups and assign each group one of the characters in these chapters. Have each group write a prediction about what they think will...

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