The Fault in Our Stars

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

The Fault in Our Stars

Havo 4

Lesson 2 (Chapter 1)

Miss Couwenberg

Chapter 1

Lesson objective: after today's lesson you have a better understanding of the first characters introduced in the novel. You will get to know Hazel a bit better and will start focussing on the use of 'symbolism' in the novel.

Match these words/phrases to their definitions

Not enough, insufficient

A group of sick organisms fixed for a long time

A fatal flaw

List of performers

Move back suddenly

Cast

Hamartia

Meager

Long-settled satellite colony

Jerk

Hazel is a very sporty person

1. True
2. False

Hazel's mother is really concerned by her daughter's state of mind

1. True
2. False

Patrick is a real 'hero' to Hazel

1. True
2. False

Why does the Support Group have a "rotating cast of characters?

1. The characters die
2. They don't like Patrick so they do not return
3. The meetings have moved to a new location.

What, to the irritation of Hazel, does Patrick always point out a meetings?

1. New treatment options
2. The food selection
3. His own survival
4. The 'literal' heart of Jesus

What 'competitiveness' do the characters in the Support Group have?

1. Who has the best doctor
2. Who has the worst cancer
3. Who has recieved the best wish
4. Who has survived the longest

What would Hazel rather do than attend Support Group?

1. Have chemo
2. Take driving lessons
3. Watch ' America's Next Top Model'
4. Hang out with Isaac

Why does Hazel finally agree to attend support group?

1. She wants the treats there.
2. She feels sorry for her parents.
3. She misses her friends there.
4. She has to so she can take driving lessons.

Film introduction

Have a look at the first chapter translated to film.

Keep the following in mind:

How does Hazel share her story/thoughts? How is the scene set (light/music/camera)? How do the characters come across?

Which differences did you notice between the novel and film?

Have another look/think: which 'symbols' were used?

Over to you: 'So far, I prefer 'The Fault in Our Stars' to 'Don't Tell'.

1. Agree
2. Disagree

Homework

Tuesday: Bring Katern 2 (review grammar)

+ read/listen to chapter 2 of 'The Fault in Our Stars'

Thursday: SO Follow-Up 41-50

All of next week: topic for your presentation