setting Begins in India Mostly in London turn of the 20 th century or early 1900s Protagonist – Mary Lennox

Background information Ten- year old Mary Lennox must go to England to live her with uncle after her parents’ death in India. Early in story, Mary is depictd as a spoiled, self-centered girl. But, story events bring about positive changes in her character. Mary learns that she has a cousin, estranged from his father. Both children undergo a change……

Journal #1 assignment: Is there a special place or room in your house where you like to go to be alone? Who else knows about this special place?

Overall assignment for SG: Students will maintain a working portfolio that will include journal entries, specific writing assignments, art activities and story maps. Additionally, students will perform a scene. In groups, they will depict an action where a major character shows growth and a positive change.

Ch. 1 No One Left Mary Lennox is a spoiled girl. Her parents are not interested in raising her, so her Ayah or Indian servant does. Her parents die from cholera – a disease. She is left alone.

Chapter 2- On The Moors Mary Lennox travels to live with her estranged uncle. She gets to his castle crossing the Moors – a dark and dreary wasteland.

Chapter 3 – Maid Named Martha Mary, main character, meets one of the servants of Misselthwaite Manor, her estranged Uncle’s house. Martha talks about her brother Dickon and how he likes to play with the animals.

Chp 4 – Gardens and a Gardener Mary ventures into the gardens and meets Ben Weatherstaff. He whistles and a male robin comes. Mary’s uncle, Mr. Craven, his wife died 10 years prior. The uncle locked the garden and buried the key.

Ch.5 A Cry in the House