The Nickel Boys - Chapters 13+14

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4,5

Literatuurlessen 

What are we going to do today?

Learning goals

Review Chapters 11&12

Chapter 13 (partl) and 14

Discussion

Pratice formal letter writing

End of the lesson + reflection

Learning goals

At the end of the lesson, you will have reflected on the boys' experiences and their thoughts on justice.

At the end of the lesson, you will have started a draft version of a formal letter as one of the main characters.

Review & Peer feedback

Discuss/review the questions from last lesson

Use the feedback form on p. 19 to provide feedback to a classmate.

Be ready to share.

Dit al met H4 gedaan

Meeting Chickie

End of chapter 13

Who do you think Elwood refers to when he talks about the 'friend' who didn't live?

--> take a note on [age 22

Chapter 14 - take notes

How do the boys reflect on their experiences at the Nickel Academy? What do they think about their past and future?

What does justice mean to Elwood and his friends? Do they believe they will ever see justice?

How do these chapters set the stage for the conclusion of the story?

What is the lay-out of a formal letter? Include all elements in detail

Formal words and phrases

Writing practice

Draft an outline for the final formal letter assignment. Make sure to write as Elwood or Turner and choose a character from the novel to address your letter to. Include relevant events and experiences. Review the notes above for your draft. Ensure to use all formal letter style requirements.

Use the booklet, novel and a dictionary.

At the end of the lesson, you will have reflected on the boys' experiences and their thoughts on justice.

At the end of the lesson, you will have started a draft version of a formal letter as one of the main characters.

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