Day 8 of Unit 1: Facing the Dilemma. Students perform a First Read of 'Red Scarf Girl' to analyze internal conflict and begin drafting the climax of their Narrative EWP.
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.
An in-depth look at Chapter 4: 'The Strangers' from Walter Dean Myers' memoir, focusing on identity, hidden passions, and the feeling of alienation.