Unit 3: Novel
Essential Question: What do possessions reveal about someone?
The Outsiders
by S.E. Hinton
Themes:
Divided Communities
Empathy
Childhood Innocence
Self-Sacrifice and Honor
Individual Identity
Assignments:
-In-class readings
Guided reading questions
Short written responses
Characters/Conflicts
Assessment:
-Various quizzes
-Discussions
-One-pagers
-Film version after reading. There will be a viewing guide that students complete as they watch the film.
Essential Question: What do possessions reveal about someone? Do people have a need to belong?
Of Mice and Men
by John Steinbeck
Themes:
Friendship
Broken Plans
The American Dream
Strength and Weakness
Loneliness
Assignments
In-class reading
Reading questions
Discussions
Character profiles
Writing prompts
Analysis activities
Assessments:
Quizzes
Essay