Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-3)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss Paul's relationship with Vincent. Paul is not sure how to think about his half-sister Vincent. Her mother's pregnancy broke up his parents' marriage.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What is the title of Chapter 2? In what way does Paul always go back to Vincent? What were selfish and unselfish reasons that Paul went to Caiette in 1994? Why is his relationship with Vincent complicated by the sadness he feels about the end of his parents' marriage? On pages 23 and 29, what does he say about Vincent and how he feels about her? Why does he vacillate between helping her and helping himself? Why does he seek her out in 1999? Where was Vincent living? Why did he still feel that she was doing better than he was? Why is Paul uncertain about his relationship with Vincent and how it should play out? What...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 11-12.3(d)
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