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Lesson Two - The Bicycle

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Introduction

bike girlLesson Two - "The Bicycle"
Duration - 3 blocks (3 x 80 min + homework)

"One day you will understand how all choices are made." -  Tante Rose, in "The Bicycle"

In the previous lesson, you read about a young man who did not want to be placed into stereotypical teenage roles. In this lesson, you will look at a teenager at the other end of the spectrum - someone who feels as those the "normal" world of teenagehood is passing her by.

Lesson

The Jewish Sabbath begins Friday at sunset and ends Saturday at nightfall. During that time, Jews refrain from any work or study to observe as a day of rest the seventh day of the week - the day God rested after creating the world. Observance of the Jewish Sabbath begins with the lighting of two candles on Friday night, followed by a service at a synagogue, and then a special dinner that includes a blessing of wine and bread. On Saturday morning, Jews attend another service at synagogue which is followed by a special meal at lunchtime. The Sabbath ends on Saturday at nightfall with a short ceremony.

  • Before you read, consider 
    • What aspirations do you have for the future?
    • What kinds of sacrifices do you anticipate will be required in order to realize your goals?
  • Read the short story, "The Bicycle".
  • Read the document containing NOTES on "the essay skeleton".

Assignment 1

ASSIGNMENT (100 marks)

Open the "CHART - essay skeleton". 
Save it as E101U2L2surname 

In this document, complete the essay skeleton assignment outlined below.
Submit this assignment using the Dropbox for U2L2 Bicycle essay skeleton

Rather than write a literary essay on "The Bicycle", you are going to write an essay skeleton which will answer the question "What idea does the author develop regarding self-discovery?" Write this essay skeleton in the Word document provided. Consider your answers to the discussion questions above before you begin!

  • Formulate a thesis statement that will answer the question.
  • As you work through the essay skeleton, your thesis statement, new idea, and explanations must be complete sentences, but the evidence may be provided in point form.
  • Use the chart created after reading the story to help you in filling in the details.

Conclusion

As illustrated in this short story, self-discovery - and choices - may be both painful and rewarding.