1. The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
Unit 1

2. 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

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

4. 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
Find textual evidence (quote and page number) to back up each adjective you chose.
Matt’s Identity

5. 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

6. 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