Lessons
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Introduction of The Author - Paul Zindell
Students will be able to:
• establish a connection between the author and his works
• make predictions about the plot based on the author's biographical sketches
• explain how the author used his literature to teach there readers a lesson
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Setting and Characters
students will be able to:
• locate (on a map) where the story took place in order to locate setting
• examine pertinence of setting (place, time, customs) in relation to the mood, tone, and meaning of the text by exploring New York on a virtual field trip
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Main Characters & Vocabulary
students will be able to:
• define meaning by using context clues
• list and discuss the main character of chapters 1-4
• describe and list differences in characters
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Point of View
students will be able to:
• distinguish between the characters' personalities
• define first-person point of view
• describe the "two person" narrator system
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Character Relationships
students will be able to:
• define the relationship between characters like Mr. Pignati and his pet friend, Bobo.
• define symbolism and give an example from Chapters 5-6
• reflect their comprehension by creating a visual representation
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Vocabulary Review
students will be able to:
• correctly define and spell vocabulary
• know and use their vocabulary words correctly in a creative story
• use cooperative learning and teamwork effectively to answer questions
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Conflict and Plot
students will be able to:
• define and apply conflict
• understand and identify five types of conflict
• make a prediction about resolving the conflict
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Reading To Comprehend
students will be able to:
• correctly define and spell vocabulary words
• understand the main idea and plot of chapters 9 and 10 -
Realism
Students will be able to make predictions on what will happen in the novel.
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Plot Structure
students should be able to:
• define climax
• finish reading the novel
• explain plot line/pyramid of action
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Pigman Project
students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the text by completing a performance task which requires summary, creativity and analyzing the text.
