We will discuss social kindness, desire for acceptance, personal choices, and how to deal with cruel people/uncomfortable situations. As we evaluate why the characters do the things they do, we will also determine what we would do in the same situation, and how we could make it better. We will add new vocabulary in context, and keep a running list of words we learn.

I have taught middle school for 13+ years, and I know how cruel they can act towards one another. I also know how compassionate and strong-feeling they can be about fairness and rights. The intensity of their emotions can be a weakness or a strength, and we will examine these ideas throughout the reading of this book, seeking to gain insight and maturity in our own responses to things.

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Generally, all our work will be done in class. We may have some vocabulary activities to complete outside of class. An end-of-book activity would involve determining our own personal list of "precepts," and sharing them.
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Primarily informal assessment by the teacher as we discuss the story, the characters, the themes, and the new vocabulary words in context, to insure the student understands and is grasping the content. End-of-book activity will be assessed upon completion and displaying comprehension of the main themes of the book.
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