Yann Martel’s We Ate the Children Last is so eerily reflective of the dark side of human behavior that students always ask if it is a true story. This comprehensive and engaging lesson plan includes a variety of worksheets, two paired videos, games, and much more!
What’s Included:
- Teaching Guide
- Pre-Reading Worksheet
- Vocabulary Worksheet
- Multiple Choice Comprehension
- Analysis Questions
- Perspective Writing Worksheet
- Cause & Effect Worksheet
- Theme Worksheet
- Paired Video x2
- Paired Informational Text
- Written Response + Rubric
- Real-World Connection
- Extension Activities
- Online Game
- Text Vs. Movie Worksheet
- Answers
A PowerPoint presentation has been included to accompany the lesson.
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