Salvage the Bones Lesson Plan

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

1. 1

   Students will be able to develop presentation, writing, and time-management skills through long-term projects and presentations.

2. 2

   Students will be able to connect the setting and narrative of Salvage the Bones with coinciding historical events and broader historical themes.

3. 3

   Students will be able to research and understand the Greek mythological tale of Medea and how it's used as a framework in the novel.

4. 4

   Students will be able to connect the author's biography to the major themes of the text

5. 5

   Students will be able to produce creative...