1. The Tulip Touch Part 3 Chapter 1 –3
Lesson Objectives:
To understand the events at the start of Part 3.
To consider how Tulip impacts some of the minor characters in the novel.

2. Starter
Rank the following characters in order of their importance in the novel. Be prepared to say why you think this.
Mr Peirce
Natalie
Tulip
Mrs Golightly
Mrs Barnes
Mr Barnes

3. Let’s read

4. What do you think…?
What’s the worst thing Tulip has done so far in the novel? Why?
What do you think Natalie has dealt with in the worst manner? Why? How would you have dealt with that situation?
What do you think Mrs Barnes thinks about Tulip?

5. Role Play
In pairs one of you is going to be Mrs Barnes and one of you is going to be Mrs Peirce.
Write a short conversation between the two and be prepared to perform in twenty minutes.

6. Peer Assessment
You will choose another pair in the room – SHH! You will write their name in your book and answer the following questions when they perform:
What did they do well?
What can they improve?
How does Tulip impact these two characters?

7. Have you met today’s objectives?
Lesson Objectives:
To understand the events at the start of Part 3.
To consider how Tulip impacts some of the minor characters in the novel.