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Lesson 1 (from Yesterday Once More (Jordan, 2023) (8 - 29) )
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to teach students how to analyze elements of a novel that do not contain story. The cover art, the epigraph, and the dedication all contain important contextualizing clues. The epigraph is especially poignant, it makes an intertextual reference to Joanne Harris’ Chocolat. Often students skip over the non-literary parts of a novel; however, it is important to teach students how to analyze all elements of a novel.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What is an epigraph? Why would an author use an epigraph; do you believe it points to larger thematic issues or provides context on how to read the novel as a whole? What about a dedication – why would an author choose to dedicate their novel? What does Rowley’s dedication tell you about this novel; do you believe there is a biographical element to it? Do you believe Jordan’s...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.2, 9-10.10, 11-12.2, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.8, 9-10.9, 9-10.9(a), 11-12.8, 11-12.9, 11-12.9(a)
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