Day 1

The Green Mile Lesson Plan

Reading Assignment, Questions, Vocabulary

Read Book One: The Two Dead Girls

Content Summary for Teachers

Book One: Chapter One

Paul remembers working as a death row supervisor on the E Block of the Cold Mountain Penitentiary where, by 1932, he had overseen seventy-eight executions. During that time, he had developed what he thought was a clear understanding of the mindset of the people who end up there. They may joke and put on a front before their execution, but by the time they get to "Old Sparky," they grow more serious and repentant.

And yet, Paul is not sure that any of them can truly repent. He recalls a murderer who was eventually set free from the E Block. After her death, Paul learned that she became a kindly librarian....

Join Now to View Premium Content

GradeSaver provides access to 2368 study guide PDFs and quizzes, 11018 literature essays, 2792 sample college application essays, 926 lesson plans, and ad-free surfing in this premium content, “Members Only” section of the site! Membership includes a 10% discount on all editing orders.

Join Now

Already a member? Log in