This class will be a discussion on the novel "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea.  Students must have their own copy of the book and read outside of class time.

We will come together during class to discuss the book and also answer some comprehension questions verbally.
The teacher will present through an interactive slideshow and use questioning to get students involved in the discussion.

Session 1: Background information, author information, and discussion about what friendship and forgiveness means

Session 2: Students will have read the September and October sections prior to class
Discuss what has happened in the book.
Relate situations to your life.
Discuss what characters are most like you.
Infer what will happen next

Session 3: Students will have read November and December
Discuss what has happened.
Discuss how the characters are changing.
Discuss how the plot is building.
Infer what will happen next.

Session 4: Finish Part 1
What major change has happened?
What happens now?
Discuss the book and what has happened.
How can you relate?

Session 5: Students will have read March
Discuss what has happened in the book.
Relate situations to your life.
Discuss what characters are most like you.
Infer what will happen next

Session 6: Students will have read April and May
How is it all coming together now?
What characters have grown the most?
Why is friendship important?
How do you feel about forgiveness?

Session 7: Students will have finished book
Fill out a plot summary together
How does the plot come together in this story
Who changes the most?
How do the characters feel about forgiveness?

If necessary reading assignments may be spread out differently to better meet learner needs.