Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-5)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss Jennifer's amnesia, and how she works around the loss of memory. Jennifer has been in a car accident. A blow on the head has erased her memories, and she has amnesia.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Does Jennifer recognize Laurence when she sees him in the hospital? How does she refer to him when she describes his visits to the hospital? Why are her descriptions detached? How does she seem to be describing a stranger? What does Dr. Hargreaves say about Jennifer's memory loss? How common does he say it is to have amnesia after a head injury? How does he believe being home and surrounded by friends and family will help her regain her memories? How does Jennifer's mother try to help her regain her memories? Does Jennifer recognize her house or her housekeeper when she comes home from...
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(e), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(e), 11-12.7
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