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Holes by Louis Sachar for sixth grade English Lauren Kessel

Essential Questions

From what point of view is this story told?

Are there any recurring themes in this novel?

What is symbolism?

What is this major conflict presented?

Activities to Enhance Reading

Classroom discussion

Mini lessons on literary devices and elements

Journal entries for reflection and unknown words

Small group predictions for story

End of chapter summary questions

Read independently, in small groups, or follow along with teacher

What Students Will Accomplish

Learn to incorporate different reading strategies

Understand usage of literary devices and elements

Ability to apply higher level thinking questions

Skill of comprehension and analyzing

Greater range of vocabulary

TEKS

(6) Reading/Comprehension of Literary Text/Fiction. Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of fiction and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to: (A) describe incidents that advance the story or novel,

explaining how each incident gives rise to or foreshadows future events;

(B) explain the roles and functions of characters in various plots, including their relationships and conflicts; and

(C) explain different forms of third-person points of view in stories.

References

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148

http://www.louissachar.com/HolesBook.htm