The Chosen 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 a thorough understanding of the historical context of The Chosen and its relationship to Jewish culture.

2. 2

   Students will be able to analyze the development of the two main characters over the course of the novel.

3. 3

   Students will be able to analyze and interpret, individually and as a class, the prominent themes of the novel.

4. 4

   Students will be able to use their analysis to develop opinions about the novel’s events and themes.