Students will be able to:
~identity the seven plot elements
~identify and discuss the various elements of character development
~identify tone and mood using citations from the text
~make inferences from the text using correct citations from the text
~identify various literary devices and elements and analyze their impact on the plot and character development
~identify the internal and external conflicts various characters experience
~write brief summaries of specific passages of the text
~compare and contrast characters in the text

I am a certified ELA teacher in grades 9-12. The Secret Life of Bees is frequently taught in public and private high schools because it is a "high interest" story that students find engaging. It has strong plot and character development, as well as liberal use of literary devices. I have taught this book for many years and address the sensitive topics the same way I address the sensitive topics in frequently taught classics such as Of Mice and Men and The Lord of the Flies, by open discussion and by modeling maturity and sensitivity to the issues.

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Students will read four chapters and complete a brief written assignment before each class. They will also complete a final project to share during the last class. ***All written assignments are optional.***
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Students will need The Secret Life of Bees (hard copy or digital, student must be able to annotate the text).