Lesson 1 (from Prologue; Chapters 1-11)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine Millie's job search, and why she is surprised when she is hired by Nina Winchester. Millie applies for a job as a housekeeper. She does not think she will get it because she has a criminal record.
Lesson
Class Discussion: How long has Millie been unemployed when she interviews for the housekeeper position? How is Millie lying to her parole officer? Why is it important that she get a job and not be homeless and living in her car? What other jobs has she applied for and been turned down for? Are those jobs she would be better suited for than the housekeeper position? How has Millie padded her resume? What are Millie's internal thoughts as she interviews for the job with the Winchesters? Why is she quite sure that interviewing is a waste of time? Why is...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.3(e), 11-12.3(d), 11-12.3(e)
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