Introduce middle schoolers to Edward Bloor's novel Tangerine with a instructional activity that asks scholars to make predictions about events in the novel based on an article written by the Smoop Editorial team. Predictions are posted in the classroom and revisited as readers progress through the tale of family conflict and persistence.

Concepts

literary analysis, making predictions, point of view, diverse perspectives, characterization, conflicts

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Instructional Ideas

• The novel has the potential to be upsetting for some readers; post a list of support services available on campus and in the community

Classroom Considerations

• Requires copies and projection equipment for the PowerPoint, the video clip, and the virtual field trip

Pros

• The Star Wars clip provides an engaging hook to the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.7.1