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Lesson 1 (from The Truth, pgs. 1-32)

Objective

The Truth, pgs. 1-32

The Truth: A Novel of Discworld is the twenty-fifth installment of the comic fantasy book series, Discworld, written by British author Terry Pratchett. Sir Terry Pratchett, (born 1948) is a best-selling English novelist, known for his frequently comical work in the fantasy genre. The Truth features the coming of movable type to Ankh-Morpork, and the founding of the Discworld's first newspaper by William de Worde. In this lesson, students are introduced to the book, and they will research author Terry Pratchett.

Lesson

1) Research Activity: Allow students time in the beginning of class to conduct independent research on the author Sir Terry Pratchett. For what genres is Pratchett most well-known? How many Discworld novels has Pratchett written?

2) Group Activity: Following the research activity, students are to gather into small groups of 3-4 each to discuss their findings and collaborate in developing a presentation for...

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