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Pages
71 Pages
Subject
ELA, English as a Second Language (ESL), Literature & Poetry
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
Kindergarten, Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Ed, Higher Ed
Resource Type
Activities, Assessments, Projects
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards

Description

Complete 5-Week Unit Plan - 71 Pages

** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed**



Includes:

* Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all.

* Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4)

* Critical Thinking Questions (DOK 3 & 4)

* Writing Prompts (DOK 3 & 4)

* Modified Discussion Questions, Critical Thinking Questions, and Writing Prompts (for SPED, ELL, and Differentiation)

* Weekly Vocabulary Activities

* Bi-Weekly Content Worksheets

* Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities

* Weekly Quizzes

* Final Assessment

*** The unit is aligned to the U.S. Common Core Standards.***


Unit Description: The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

In this immersive, multi-week unit on The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold, students will engage deeply with the novel's themes of grief, justice, and the human experience of loss. Through the eyes of Susie Salmon, a young girl who watches from her own version of heaven after her tragic death, students will explore the emotional journeys of her family members and the haunting presence of the murderer who disrupted their lives.

This unit emphasizes critical reading and analysis, guiding students through complex themes, character development, and literary devices to portray Susie's death's devastating impact. The novel's unique narrative structure, with Susie as both an observer and a participant, challenges students to think critically about narrative perspective and the role of the afterlife in storytelling.

Throughout the unit, students will develop essential literary analysis skills, focusing on character study, theme identification, and understanding the consequences of trauma and healing. Engaging activities will include collaborative group projects, vocabulary development, writing prompts, and discussions designed to provoke deep thought and empathy. By the end of this unit, students will not only have a deeper understanding of The Lovely Bones but also of the broader human experience of grief and the importance of moving forward despite loss.

Key outcomes include:

Analyzing the complexity of grief and healing within the family dynamic
Examining the implications of justice and closure
Exploring the power of narrative perspective and symbolism
Developing critical thinking and writing skills through discussion, essays, and creative projects
This unit will challenge students to reflect on their own lives, their relationships with others, and how stories help us understand the world around us. It provides both an academic and emotional journey, with opportunities for self-reflection, collaboration, and meaningful discourse.
Complete 5-Week Unit Plan - 71 Pages ** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed** Includes: * Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all. * Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4) *... more
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