The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer

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The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer Unit 1

How is the theme of identity developed in The House of the Scorpion? How can I use textual evidence to back up my argument? Learning Targets

Literary Terms Theme – the central idea in a work of literature Metaphor – a comparison between two unlike things Literary Terms

Find the metaphor in which Tam Lin compares El Patron to a tree. Think about: Matt is El Patron’s clone. Does that mean that Matt will be exactly like El Patron? Using the tree graphic organizer, think of 2-3 adjectives from each section of The House of the Scorpion that describe Matt. Ch. 1-5 Ch. 6-10 Ch. 11-14 Find textual evidence (quote and page number) to back up each adjective you chose. Matt’s Identity

Notes: Old Age: 12-14 Key Points: Extension: Setting Characters Theme Author’s style Main plot developments Chapters 6-14 Extension: Discuss the effect of Matt’s newfound identity. Has power changed him? Key Points Summary/ Extension Notes Heading Notes: Old Age: 12-14

Author’s Style Genre Point of view (1st or 3rd?) Tone (humorous, serious, informative, etc.) Sentence structure Vocabulary Pacing Any unique features (flashbacks, cliffhangers, diary entries, alternating points of view, etc.) Author’s Style