Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-7)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss the point of view of the first seven chapters of The Paris Library, and how Charles' choice of viewpoint affects the story. The chapters told from Odile and Lily's points of view are written in first person. The chapter from Margaret's point of view is written in third person.
Lesson
Class Discussion: How does Charles reveal which character is the focus of a chapter? In Chapters 1-6, is everything that happens told from the narrator's point of view? Does anyone else tell the story in those chapters? What do Odile and Lily reveal about themselves and other characters? Do readers know what characters are thinking or do they have to guess Odile or Lily's thoughts? What do Odile or Lily seem to know about other the characters and the story? How does the point of view change in...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.7, 11-12.7
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