3H lesson 2 'One of Us Is Lying'
Uncovering Secrets in 'One of Us Is Lying'
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Uncovering Secrets in 'One of Us Is Lying'
What do you already know about the characters in 'One of Us Is Lying'?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to
*identify the main characters of 'One of Us Is Lying'
*describe their personalities
*and make predictions about their secrets.
Introducing the Story
The first three chapters set the stage for a mysterious incident involving five high school students in detention.
Setting: Bayview High
The action takes place at Bayview High School, providing a classic, everyday backdrop for unexpected events.
Comprehension & Analysis
1. Why do Bronwyn, Nate, Addy, Cooper, and Simon end up in detention together, and what strange detail do they notice about it?
2. What happens to Simon during detention, and how do the others react?
3. Themes: How does McManus use high school stereotypes in these chapters, and what might she be saying about them?
4. Structure & Foreshadowing: What atmosphere or tone is created by the ending of Chapter 1, and how does it prepare readers for the rest of the novel?
What Really Happened?
Everyone was in the room, but the details of what happened are unclear. Suspicion falls on all present.
Exploring Motives - in groups make character profiles
Name: Bronwyn / Nate / Cooper / Addy
Nickname/type:
Character:
Secrets / if you do not know, what could their secret be?
First impression:
Suspicious? Why (not??)
➡️ Groups give a short presentation
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Character Traits and Actions
Bronwyn
Reckless on the outside, caring underneath; has trouble with the law.
Ambitious, reliable, but possibly hiding something about her academic performance.
Nate
Character Traits and Actions
Cooper
Addy
Talented athlete, experiences pressure to succeed, seems worried.
Sensitive, follows the crowd, possibly insecure about her relationship.
Discussion Time
Share your ideas: Which character do you trust the least? Why?
Addy? Cooper? Bronwyn? Nate?
.....or someone else??
Themes Emerging
Major themes include secrets, trust, reputation, and the pressure to fit in.
Read chapter 2
Finished? Make Unit 5 lesson 1 ex 2+3
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Reflection
What do you find most intriguing about the story so far? What have you learned?What questions do you still have?
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.
Next Steps: Keep Reading & Investigating chapters 2 tm 9 (part one)
Unit 5, lesson 1 ex 2+3+ 5 tm 8
