The Vendor of Sweets Lesson Plan

For this section, students should read Chapters 4-5 of The Vendor of Sweets.

Common Core Objectives

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Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will engage in all of the suggested classroom exercises and activities and discuss all of the thought questions.

Content Summary for Teachers

Chapter 4

Some time later, Mali has quit his studies and commenced his writing career, with Jagan doing what he can to support him financially. However, the two do not spend a lot of time together, and Mali is secretive about his writing. Because Jagan is afraid to appear meddlesome,...