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Lesson 1 (from Chapter 1)
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 Micah and his girlfriend Cass. The setting of Baltimore is also introduced in the first chapter of the novel. The beginning of the novel also introduces the reader to themes involving rigidness, technology, and loneliness. Finally, readers are introduced to potential conflicts, such as Micah’s conflict with Cass.
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 Micah desire, and what obstacles stand in his way? How is Micah in conflict with...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.3, 9-10.10, 11-12.3, 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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