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Is Yuki a selfish character? Analyze her motivation and behavior during a unit on Shizuko's Daughter by Kyoko Mori. Readers fill out two sides of a graphic organizer with reasons why or why not she is selfish, and then come up with a conclusion based on the textual evidence.
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Instructional Ideas
- Put kids into small groups to complete collaboratively
- Have learners include passages from the text to support their claims
- Use the activity with other novels, short stories, or when brainstorming for a persuasive essay
- The conclusion section would make a good thesis statement for a longer essay
Classroom Considerations
- Does not include a blank version of the graphic organizer for kids to complete
Pros
- Straightforward and easy to understand
- Helpful for brainstorming and planning an essay
- Versatile activity for additional novels
Cons
- None