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Lesson 1 (from Prologue and Part I: "Jakarta Burning," Chapters 1-20)

Objective

The Atlantis Gene is an anthropological thriller by A.G. Riddle. Exploring themes of good versus evil, the evolutional development of humankind, and multiple conspiracy theories, author A.G. Riddle develops a complex and suspenseful novel. In Part I: "Jakarta Burning," the reader is introduced to Dr. Kate Warner, a protagonist and scientist studying autism in Jakarta, Indonesia. In this lesson, students will identify, research, and analyze the character of Kate Warner and the narrative style and settings established in the Prologue and Part I: "Jakarta Burning," Chapter 1.

Lesson

Research Activity: Conduct research on the settings of Jakarta, Indonesia, and Antarctica. Where is the Research Vessel Icefall said to be located in relation to Antarctica? In terms of contrast, why do you think the author establishes these two settings in the Prologue and Chapter I?

Group Assignment: Assign students to groups of 3-4 each. As a...

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