The Rocking-Horse Winner Lesson Plan

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

1. 1

   Students will be able to read the text carefully with an eye for descriptive language.

2. 2

   Students will be able to produce sophisticated written and artistic responses to the text and research materials.

3. 3

   Students will be able to produce original creative narratives inspired by the text's themes and style.

4. 4

   Students will be able to connect the setting and events of the text to broader real-world themes.

5. 5

   Students will be able to connect the text's perspective to real-world and historical events.