Introduction to Theme 5:



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A Novel Study — The Lie that Had to Be


You have chosen to complete Theme 5, which is a novel study on the book The Lie that Had to Be, instead of Theme 6, which is a novel study with a choice of novels to read.

In this theme, you will reflect upon the elements that make up fictional stories, think about how to read and respond to a novel, preview The Lie that Had to Be, and complete an activity to prepare you for the story.

As the lessons continue, you will explore many of the ideas put forth in the novel, review the elements once again, and look at each of the elements as they apply to The Lie that Had to Be.

To end this theme, you will reflect upon what you have read and complete a research report related to the novel.

This theme includes seven lessons:
  • Lesson 24 — Getting Ready to Read the Novel
  • Lesson 25 — Chapters 1 – 6
  • Lesson 26 — Chapters 7 – 12
  • Lesson 27 — Chapters 13 – 16 and the Epilogue
  • Lesson 28 — After Reading the Novel
  • Lesson 29 — Research and the Novel
  • Lesson 30 — Writing the Research Report