Exploring 'Orphans of the Tide': A Book Club Adventure

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• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Exploring 'Orphans of the Tide': A Book Club Adventure

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will summarise the first 9 chapters, discuss themes, describe characters, and make predictions.

What do you already know about 'Orphans of the Tide'?

Chapter Summaries - Chapters 1-9

Discuss key events and plot developments in the first nine chapters. For each chapter: 

1) list which important characters are in it (who)

2) say where the chapter takes place (where) 

3) write down the most important events in the chapter (what) 

4) write down a quote from the chapter you like very much 

Exploring Themes

Brainstorm on which themes are covered in the book. Give examples/reasons for each theme that you identify. 

Character Analysis: Ellie, Seth and minor characters

1) Describe Ellie's traits, motivations, and development.

2) Explore Seth's role and his influence on the plot.

3) Discuss the roles of minor characters and their impacts.

Discussion questions

1) How do the themes reflect in character actions and events?

2) Based on what you have read so far, what do you think will happen in future chapters? 

3) Who is your favorite character so far? Why? 

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.