NEWTON 11/19

Chapter 1: Introduction

• Setting the Stage

  • Teacher prompts students to open their packets to begin discussing the story.

  • Conflict of the story is introduced, involving the relationship between characters and their preferences (i.e., mom’s dislike for a certain stick).

  • Students are encouraged to identify the setting:

    • Location: Indiana, specific city identified later as "Sweet".

  • Exploration of main characters and their roles.

Chapter 2: Bobby Jean

• Background Information

  • Discussion about the personalities of Bobby Jean and Kayla as