A lesson exploring chapters 4-6 of Tuck Everlasting, focusing on Winnie Foster's first encounter with the Tucks and the unique nature of her 'kidnapping'. Students analyze character motivations and use graphic organizers to compare the Tucks to traditional movie tropes.

An introductory exploration of the first three chapters of Natalie Babbitt's *Tuck Everlasting*, focusing on character introductions, the theme of discovery, and the metaphor of Winnie Foster's 'cage'.

Culminates in the analysis of the novel's resolution and Winnie's ultimate choice regarding the spring water.

Decodes the major symbols of the novel, including the toad, the spring, and the music box, and their connection to the characters.

Analyzes the Man in the Yellow Suit as a foil to the Tucks, focusing on themes of greed versus the natural order.

Explores the Tucks' unique perspective on immortality and how Winnie's world expands when she learns their secret.

Introduces the central metaphor of the wheel, the setting of Treegap, and the character of Winnie Foster as she contemplates her first flight from home.