Coraline Lesson Plan

"Eyes are the windows to the soul."

Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not? Analyze this statement's role in the story of Coraline thus far. Why do you think the other mother wants Coraline to sew black buttons over her eyes?

Students should discuss their thoughts on the expression "Eyes are the windows to the soul." Do our eyes always give away our emotions? Do they show the truth behind any situation? Can people manipulate their eyes to conceal their emotional state? Can strangers correctly get an idea of who we are based on our eyes alone? Be sure to encourage students to ultimately think beyond the literal phrase and consider the idea of...