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Lesson 1 (from Pages 1-2)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is for students to explore the exposition of the story. Students will identify and analyze elements from the first pages of the story in order to identify the main characters, the setting, and any potential conflicts and themes the story might contain.
The first pages of the story introduce the reader to the protagonist, Billy Weaver. The reader is introduced to the circumstances which bring Billy to the setting of Bath. The reader is introduced to the bed and breakfast and its deceptively cozy appearance. Finally, readers are introduced to potential conflicts, such as Billy’s internal drive to succeed.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Make some predictions about what will happen as the story progresses. What potential conflicts do you see emerging as the story progresses? How is Billy in conflict with himself? What does Billy desire, and what obstacles stand in...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.1, 9-10.5, 9-10.10, 11-12.1, 11-12.3, 11-12.5, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.4, 9-10.5, 11-12.4, 11-12.5
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