Cheaper By The Dozen Lesson Plan | Unit Objectives
1. Students will consider the meaning of "education," and the roles of home and school in a person's education.
2. Students will compare and contrast views in the 1920s with current views about education, family, and child-rearing.
3. Students will practice reading orally and silently.
4. Students will answer questions to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the main events and characters in Cheaper By The Dozen.
5. Students will each complete an independent project which is educational and challenging.
6. The writing assignments are designed for several purposes:
a. To check and increase students reading comprehension b. To make students think about the ideas presented in the novel c. To encourage logical thinking d. To provide the opportunity for students to practice good grammar and improve their use of the language e. To encourage students' creativity
7. Students will participate in group activities to improve their personal interaction skills.
8. Students will study vocabulary from the book to improve their own vocabularies.
9. Students will practice their public speaking skills.