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Title - A Question of Truth
By - Barbara A. Lord
Primary Subject - Language Arts
Grade Level - 9
Time: 6-9 weeks
Concept/Topic to Teach: This lesson teaches critical thinking through the comparison/contrast of the two novels, Nothing But the Truth by Avi and Monster by Walter Dean Myers.
Standards addressed:
North Carolina Competency Goals 3 and 4
Bloom's Taxonomy
Specific Objectives:
- Learn vocabulary
- Read and comprehend the plots of the two novels
- Examine the two protagonists, Steve Harmon and Phillip Malloy and complete a Venn Diagram
- Evaluate the themes of the two novels
- Evaluate the authors' styles of writing and
the effect on theme
- Participate in a Paideia Seminar
- Write a persuasive essay
Required Materials:
- copies of the two novels
- graphic organizer for the Venn Diagram
Lead In: Open with a general discussion surrounding
telling the truth. Ask students to relate
personal experiences about times when they
discovered that people were not truthful.
Ask them if they have ever lied and what
consequences they suffered.
Step-By-Step:
- Begin with lead-in
- Introduce Monster by asking students to relate
what they know about the legal system
- Introduce vocabulary
- Read and discuss the novel in class. In
particular, discuss Meyer's style of presenting
the story as Steve's movie script.
- Give study guide questions (Bloom's knowledge and
comprehension levels) to ensure understanding.
- Discuss the ending. Is Steve guilty? Students
should refer to the text for support.
- Begin Nothing But the Truth by discussing school
and teachers. What makes a good teacher?
- Follow the same plan as Monster.
- At the conclusion of the two novels, have students
create a Venn Diagram comparing Steve and Phillip.
- Discuss the author's style of writing. Is it
effective?
- Conduct a Paideia Seminar asking the following
questions: "What truth does Avi want the reader
to get from the novel? Is the title ironic? Does
Myers want the reader to discover the same truth
as Avi? What is 'truth'? Is there just one
definition?"
- Choose one of the following activities to end the
unit:(a) Write a persuasive essay stating whether
Steve or Phillip is guilty or innocent.
(b) Write a play about truth. (c) Conduct a class
trial to find either Steve or Phillip guilty or
innocent.
- Assessment may include vocabulary or comprehension
quizzes. A rubric could be created to evaluate the
essay, play or trial. Participation in the seminar
could be evaluated.
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