As an introduction to Sharon Creexh's Walk Two Moons, a volunteer dons a pair of boots and walks about the classroom.Observers then ponder the axiom, Don't judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins. Their collaborative responses set the stage for an explanation the concept of frame story. 

Concepts

text connections, text analysis, frame stories, reading, walk two moons

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

english language arts

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

• Create a syllabus for your class to follow
• Provide graphic organizers for your ELL's and struggling readers

Classroom Considerations

• A copy of the novel is required for all pupils 
• ELL's may find the slang confusing

Pros

• The hook used to introduce frame story is engaging

Cons

• Beware the spelling and usage errors

Common Core

RL.6.1 RL.7.1 RL.8.1 SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a