In this class, we will be reading "The Indian in the Cupboard" and focusing on enhancing our vocabulary and understanding of literary devices. Each week, we will start by learning new vocabulary words that appear in the chapter we will be reading. After reading the chapter, we will return to discuss a specific literary device, answer comprehension questions, and identify the literary device within the context of the chapter.

Throughout most units, students will receive worksheets designed to help them analyze characters, understand problems and solutions, explore cause and effect relationships, and much more. For example, we will learn about the words "appall" and "ravenous" while also delving into the concept of cause and effect. In another unit, we will focus on the words "lithe" and "escarpment" and create a problem and solution chain to better understand the plot. We will also encounter the words "hector" and "clamber," learn about sarcasm in literature, and compare Omri's actions to what our own might have been in similar situations.

As we progress, we will learn about "magnanimous" and explore the literary device of onomatopoeia while comparing and contrasting different characters. Towards the end of the book, we will focus on the words "infinitesimal" and "flummox." During this unit, we will assess our vocabulary knowledge using analogies and evaluate our overall understanding of the book by creating a chart that illustrates how Omri has changed from the beginning to the end of the story.

This class aims to deepen students' comprehension of the book while expanding their vocabulary and familiarity with literary concepts. Through discussions, activities, and assessments, students will gain a thorough understanding of the themes, characters, and narrative techniques used in "The Indian in the Cupboard."