Walk Two Moons
A part-Native American girl, Salamanca Tree Hiddle, sets out on a journey with her grandparents to find her mother; she struggles with her fears, the sorrow of loss, and the need for acceptance. Along the way, Sal tells the story of Phoebe Winterbottom, a girl whose experience with loss mirrors her own. Walk Two Moons is presented in a series of messages left at Phoebe’s house, the narrative includes themes that focus on wisdom, empathy, perspective, appreciating what one has, and the strength to face challenges.
About the Series:
Novel/Drama curriculum units contain complete lesson plans with preliminary and follow-up work, teacher notes with plot summary, background, and rationale, ready-to-use worksheets, and suggested answers for student questions. These study guides encourage the development of thinking, reading, speaking, research, and writing skills as well as critical thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
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Literary Form
American Novel
Student Activities
Students study similes, connotation, and expressive language. They also develop vocabulary, analyze poetry, write journal entries, complete creative writing exercises, work in small groups, and critique peers.
Lessons feature reading comprehension questions that correspond to reading assignments and a cumulative test. Answer keys are provided. Supplementary materials include optional writing assignments and research activities.
Ethical Values
- Compassion
- Endurance
- Family commitment
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