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Lesson 1 (from "Something New" - "Queen of Fairies)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss Jenny and Angela and the type of mothers they are. Ziggy comes to live with his grandmother because his mother cannot take care of him. June lives with her mother who does not take care of her.
Lesson
Class Discussion: How is Jenny described at the beginning of "Something New"? From the description, does she seem to be more concerned about herself or Ziggy? Why does Nana Jean have to tell her to tell Ziggy she loves him and kiss him goodbye? What does Nana Jean tell Jenny to do for herself? Does Jenny act like Ziggy's mother? Where does June find Angela when she goes inside at dinner time? How does her mother try to get June to wait a couple of days to eat? What seems to be wrong with Angela? Why does she not want...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(d), 11-12.7
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