Teacher Guide

Treacle Walker 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 explore the history of English folklore and how it relates to the novel's magical, otherworldly aesthetic.

  2. 2

    Students will learn the fundamentals of quantum physics and how it applies to the novel's circular structure.

  3. 3

    Students will explore the history of English slang, its roots among lower-class individuals, and how the author deploys it throughout the novel.

  4. 4

    Students will find details throughout the book that lend insight into characters' looks and personalities, and perform activities that allow them to express their...

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