Awakenings, Chapters 1-3 (pg 26 - 53) Summary and Analysis

At the beginning for the Awakenings section, Kidder explains the schedule of Chris' action packed school day. Before the children arrive at the classroom, Chris sets up her chalk boards by writing the word and math problem of the day. At eight o'clock, math begins. Chris has students from other classrooms come to her class, while some of her students leave. At Kelly School, children are "levelized" for math and reading - meaning they are matched by their abilities. The next half hour is devoted to spelling and then fifteen minutes for study time. Next, students joined and left Chris' classroom for reading. The next hour kept Chris on her feet teaching social studies. Finally lunch arrives at eleven thirty.

After lunch in the facility room, Chris is thankful to have the day...