Exploring An Abundance of Katherines

Exploring An Abundance of Katherines

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to write an essay on the book An Abundance of Katherines.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain the importance of being able to write an essay on a book.

What do you already know about An Abundance of Katherines?

The Author

An Abundance of Katherines is a young adult novel written by John Green.

Introduce the author to the students and provide some background information on him.

Plot Summary

The book follows Colin Singleton, a child prodigy who has just been dumped by his 19th girlfriend, all named Katherine. He embarks on a road trip with his best friend to find a theorem that will predict the future of any relationship.

Provide a brief summary of the plot to give the students context for their essay.

Themes

Some of the themes explored in the book include relationships, self-discovery, and the importance of creating a legacy.

Discuss the main themes of the book to help the students identify them in their own reading.

Character Analysis

The book has several complex characters, including Colin, his best friend Hassan, and the love interest Lindsey. Analyzing their motivations and actions can provide insight into the novel's larger themes.

Encourage the students to analyze the characters in the book to deepen their understanding of the themes.

Writing the Essay

To write an essay on An Abundance of Katherines, start by developing a thesis statement that addresses one of the book's themes. Use quotes and examples from the book to support your argument, and be sure to structure your essay with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.

Provide an overview of how to write an essay on the book.

Essay Structure

Introduction: Introduce the book and your thesis statement. Body: Provide evidence to support your thesis statement. Use quotes and examples from the book. Conclusion: Summarize your argument and restate your thesis statement.

Break down the structure of the essay to help students understand how to organize their thoughts.

Essay Writing Tips

Some tips for writing a successful essay include reading the book carefully, taking notes, and outlining your essay before you start writing. Be sure to edit and revise your essay for clarity and coherence.

Provide some tips to help students write a successful essay on the book.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.