Lesson 1 (from Prologue - Part 1, Follow the Money)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss woodturning, and what Hannah's grandfather taught her through woodturning. Hannah's grandfather was a woodturner, and she enjoyed watching him work. Through his work, he gave her hope and taught her how to never give up.
Lesson
Class Discussion: How was Hannah's grandfather's work as a woodturner at the center of her life as far back as she can remember? Why did Hannah enjoy watching her grandfather work? Why did she say that the way he worked with wood and created something was a magical process? What would Hannah's grandfather do if a project was less than magical? If a project did not turn out as envisioned, what would Hannah's grandfather say about doing something different? How did that give hope? Why might a psychologist say that Hannah's grandfather gave her hope through his process of creation? Why did...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(d), 11-12.7
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