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A novel by George Selden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Expectations; The students will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills in: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- identify and describe elements of stories (i.e. plot, main idea, characters, setting).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- learn about the dynamics of relationships, empathizing and looking out for others who are going through difficult times, learning unselfishness, and the ability to exercise initiative in difficult circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- relate events and feelings found in the novel to their own lives and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- appreciate the importance of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice in personal relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- learn how that standing up for what one feels is right, is the honorable thing to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- appreciate that the growth of one's character often comes through the trials of living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of difficult experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the novel and from their own knowledge and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVocabulary Development \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Using content clues \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Locating descriptive words\/phrases \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Listing synonyms, antonyms, homonyms \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Use of capitals and punctuation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Identifying syllables \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Listing compound words\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Determining alphabetical order \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Use of singular\/plural nouns \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Developing dictionary skills \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Identifying parts of speech \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Identify an analogy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Identifying an idiom \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. Identifying a simile \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. Identify alliteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharacter Activities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Determine character traits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Compare two characters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Relating personal experiences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Understand concepts: friendship, perseverance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreative and Critical Thinking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Research\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Complete 5 W's Chart\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Write a letter to a friend\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Conduct an interview\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Create a KWL Chart\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Write a description of personal feelings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSetting Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Identify the details of a setting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt Activities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Design a cricket house\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Design a cover for the novel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Develop a Storyboard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlot Activities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Complete a Story Map\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Identify conflict in the story\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Determine the role of others in one's personal growth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Develop a Storyboard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Identify a cliffhanger\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Identify the climax of a novel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. 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