There is a false statutory rape accusation made in the novel; the scene is not overly graphic, but students should possibly be warned about this content ahead of time and given accommodations if the subject area is traumatic or otherwise difficult to discuss.
The thought questions in this lesson plan provide material and ideas that students can use to write short original essays and to develop their powers of analysis. The questions provided for the final paper are most suitable for student essays. For the sake of improving students' written expression, teachers should encourage students to write on topics that have been discussed in class, this time in the more formal writing style...
