Introduction to the glass castle
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Curipod generated lesson: "Introduction to the glass castle ". #8-10
twalters
Updated 4 months ago
1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What is something you dream to have?
2. Slide
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The Glass Castle is a memoir by Jeannette Walls, detailing her unconventional upbringing. Throughout the novel, Walls describes the difficult struggles of her family and their resilience. This book offers a unique perspective on how poverty and hardship can shape a person's life.
The Glass Castle: An Introduction
3. Slide
60 seconds
Jeannette Walls. It follows the story of Walls' turbulent childhood growing up with her parents, Rose Mary and Rex Walls Rose Mary Walls is a dreamer and an optimist, but her irresponsibility and her deeply rooted belief that poverty is noble often leads her family into difficult situations. Rex Walls is an alcoholic, but he is also a genius, and he is fiercely protective of his children. He has a great deal of pride and does not like to accept help from others.
Key Characters
4. Slide
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The Glass Castle is based on a true story written by Jeanette Walls in her memoir of the same name.
Did you know?
5. Open question
300 seconds
What are some of the themes explored in The Glass Castle?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What does the metaphor of a Glass Castle represent?
7. Open question
300 seconds
How has the protagonist's childhood impacted their adult life?
8. Open question
300 seconds
What life lessons can we learn from the protagonist's journey?
9. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a dinosaur wearing a tutu dancing on a hamster wheel
10. Drawings
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Question: How does the protagonist in 'The Glass Castle' demonstrate resilience? Clues: • Think about the protagonist's interactions with their family and friends. • What challenges does the protagonist face and how do they overcome them? • Consider how the protagonist's life experiences shape their outlook and behavior. In pairs: solve one of the tasks: A. Work with a partner to draw a comic strip that illustrates how Jeanette demonstrates resilience.
11. Poll
60 seconds
Who is the author of the book 'The Glass Castle'?
- Jeannette Walls
- Suzanne Collins
- J.K. Rowling
12. Poll
60 seconds
What genre does 'The Glass Castle' belong to?
- Memoir
- Fantasy
- Thriller
13. Poll
60 seconds
'The Glass Castle' is a memoir about whose life?
- Michelle Obama
- Stephen King
- Jeannette Walls
14. Poll
60 seconds
In which state did Jeannette Walls grow up in during her childhood?
- California
- Arizona
- West Virginia
15. Poll
60 seconds
What was the profession of Jeannette's father, Rex Walls?
- A doctor
- A lawyer
- An alcoholic and dreamer
16. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are some of the key themes in The Glass Castle and why do you think they are important?
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