Die young

  Write 6 clear learning targets/objectives for different lessons in English middle grade content area. Make sure each one includes specific content, a clear, measurable verb, and is aligned with the North Carolina standard course of study. The Westing Game Evaluate the major theme of the novel, including the characters discussed in the novel and how they respond to challenges. James and the Giant Peach They can write to persuade and influence the audience with literary techniques. Moxie Be able to describe accurately how a speaker or narrator’s viewpoint impacts how events have been described in the novel. Animal Farm Accurately determine the meaning of phrases and words as they are utilized in the text, including similes and metaphors Little Fires Everywhere Provide opinions and ideas regarding how the novel could have been improved. And Then There Were None Be able to guess the main plot of the novel and make hypothetical guesses based on specific circumstances explained in the novel. The Flying Machine By the end of the reading lesson, students will be able to identify the rising action, climax, and falling action on a plot diagram.