Teacher Guide

Meridian 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

    Students will become well-acquainted with the historical context for Meridian and understand how this historical framing comes to bear on the development of character and narrative.

  2. 2

    Students will develop presentation and time-management skills through long-term projects and presentations.

  3. 3

    Students will engage in discussion with peers, clearly articulating impressions, claims, and information learned from research.

  4. 4

    Students will be able to connect the author's biography to the major themes of the text.

  5. 5

    Students will be able to use textual...

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