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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-14)
Objective
The Scorch Trials is the second novel in James Dashner's popular dystopian young adult Maze Runner series. The novel picks up one day after the events in The Maze Runner, as Thomas, Teresa, and their fellow Gladers have just been rescued from The Maze and placed in a mysterious dormitory. In this lesson, students will research author James Dashner, review the characters and plot of The Maze Runner, and analyze and discuss the setting and narrative style in the first chapter of The Scorch Trials.
Lesson
Research Activity: Conduct research on the author and publication of The Scorch Trials, as well as the main plotline, characters, themes, and settings of The Maze Runner. What events have taken place in The Maze Runner? What is the outcome of the first novel of the series? Create a basic outline of the main characters of The Maze Runner and...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.9, 11-12.9
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