This year we are starting off with Crispin: The Cross of Lead. Avi has created such an amazingly detailed setting that is perfect for teaching how setting affects characterization and plot. We have been creating maps of Stromford and soon there will be a link to see how creative the students are. If the group works hard learning setting, characterization, plot, style and theme – we may do some juggling at the end of the novel :}
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The Dragon Lord Said:
on November 7, 2009 at 8:48 am
Why don’t you have the maps on yet? Oh, and I love your class! Please put up the maps!
kathysbaxter Said:
on November 9, 2009 at 9:44 am
Most of the class just finished on Thursday, but I will get them on :}