The Inheritance of Loss Lesson Plan

Read chapters 40-53, finishing the novel

Common Core Objectives

1. 1

   Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text
   says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining
   where the text leaves matters uncertain.

2. 2

   Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and
   relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is
   ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).

3. 3

   Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
   discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-
   led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics,
   texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and
   expressing their own...