Travels With Charley Lesson Plan | Unit Objectives

1. Students will become better acquainted with the United States.

2. Students will discuss many issues facing cities and towns today.

3. Students will practice reading out loud and silently.

4. Students will answer questions to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the main events and characters in Travels With Charley, as they relate to the author's theme development.

5. Students will research and share information about major U. S. cities.

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 f. To practice writing practical letters of request

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.