Teacher Guide

Like Water for Chocolate Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will understand the historical context of the novel and assess how the text is informed by its historical setting.

  2. 2

    Students will develop presentation and time management skills through long-term projects and presentations.

  3. 3

    Students will create and perform scene adaptations of various scenes and recognize the challenges in switching from written to performed genres.

  4. 4

    Students will be able to connect the author's biography to the major themes of the text.

  5. 5

    Students will analyze the themes, symbols, and characters in the novel and...

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