Get readers thinking about issues raised by Chapter 5 of Carson McCullers' The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter with an anticipation guide. Individuals decide whether they agree or disagree with a series of statements and discuss their thinking in groups. After completing the chapter, they revisit the statements and consider whether their attitudes have changed.

Concepts

racism, religious beliefs, education

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a poster of the guide and record the general consensus of the class before and after reading the novel

Classroom Considerations

• The first in a series of six resources designed for The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Pros

• The resource includes a rationale for the strategy, directions, and assessment options
• A link to the anticipation guide template is included

Cons

• None