Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-8)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine Peter's reaction to change, and what the author communicates about the difficulty of adapting to change. Peter does not mind his grandfather coming to live with them. However, he does not want to have to change bedrooms and move upstairs.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What is Peter's initial reaction when he learns that Grandpa is coming to stay? Why does his feeling of gladness at having his grandpa nearby change to dismay? How many other people in his family have slept in that room?What is Peter's bedroom like? How long has he had the same bedroom? Why does he feel that the room is uniquely is? Why is nothing scary in his room? Why is the third floor room scary? Why is even Peter not proud about the way he acted when he was told that he had...
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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