Teacher Guide

Before the Coffee Gets Cold Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will identify and analyze important themes in the text and their relevance in today's world.

  2. 2

    Students will explore and communicate their ideas related to complex relational topics, such as regret and grief, related to the text using multiple forms of expression.

  3. 3

    Students will learn about magic realism as a genre, focusing on its history and value as a narrative tool.

  4. 4

    Students will gain insight into Japanese culture through the lens of the novel.

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