Lesson 1 (from Prologue-Chapter 3)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss Maxima's work, and what is revealed about deceit. Maxima has a video chat with a man named Henry. She tells him several lies, including that she is in the Philippines and that she was injured during a hurricane.
Lesson
Class Discussion: How does Maxima prepare for a video chat? How does she make herself look attractive? Who does she converse with in the "Prologue"? How has conversing with Maxima made Henry's life less lonely? How does he feel about Maxima? How does Maxima respond to his declaration? What conversation do they have about visiting one another? How does Maxima put him off regarding a visit? How does she bring up the topic that she has been hurt? What does he decide to send her for medicine and a doctor? How much money did she ask for? How much...
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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