The Dutch House Lesson Plan

Theme Tracing

Kind of Activity:

Long-term Project

Objective:

In groups, students will identify, analyze, and trace one or two major themes as they read the novel.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4

Structure:

Have students consider the themes that have arisen in this first section. Encourage them to call out these themes in an informal discussion; write them on the board as the class identifies them. The themes may include:

-Memory

-Troubled childhoods

-Parenting

-Sibling bonds

-Destiny/fate

-Gender roles and expectations

-The significance of place

-Regret

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