Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Author from Boston – North (not south) Alcott based characters from her own life experiences Stories written as a series of books

Background Setting is a small New England town in mid 1800s ‘March’ sisters, main characters. Civil War begins Did women have rights then? Why is it important to say you’re sorry and to accept someone else’s apology?

About Little Women Little Womean trailer Setting opposite of rural south, like in Tom Sawyer. this is set in Boston during the Civil War

Literature Circles Groups of 4 throughout the book. Each student will be assigned a different role throughout assigned chapters. You will be graded on completion of work.

Passage master Your job is to find passages you like/ your group would like Funny passages, memorable ones, important ones

Conflict task Determine struggles in the story – Man or woman vs. himself/herself – Man or woman vs. other person – Man or woman vs. society (a group) – Man or woman vs. supernatural (environment) – THEN, EXPLAIN that struggle or conflict in the story

Discussion Director Ask 4 important questions from the text… do not ask questions that require a YES or NO answer.

Summarizer Task Write a brief summary of your pages assigned or LIST FOUR major events

Journal #2 xeA xeA Beginning of Chapter 3, Jo is in the attic – her special place to “lose herself in a book.” Where do you like to go to, for your special place.

Chapters 3 The Laurence Boy Ql6utY5c6s&feature=em-share_video_user Ql6utY5c6s&feature=em-share_video_user Scene at party when they meet Laurie

Chapter 4 – “Burdens” Developing characteristics of Meg (the oldest) – She is vain – concerned about looks Girls hear their mother tell them a story about a moral/theme to count your blessings “when you feel unhappy, count your blessings and be grateful- for there are always those in the world with less. “

Chapter 5 – Being Neighborly Jo sees Laurie as just a friend Meet Old Mr. Laurence – lost his granddaughter Beth plays piano, goes outside for first time Gets a gift and gives in return Develops a friendship with Old Mr. Laurence Beth is compassionate and caring

Chapter 6