Teacher Guide

Eight Plus One: Stories Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    To identify and analyze the unifying themes of the collection.

  2. 2

    To study the author's craft and practice some of the storytelling techniques he utilizes.

  3. 3

    To trace the development of the characters, and discuss the writing techniques used to do so.

  4. 4

    To analyze stories within a broader social context and encourage students to read with a critical eye.

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