In groups the students discuss what it is specifically in these photos that mean home. Each group writes a paragraph on what are the feelings of home in the photos. Students are encouraged to share their paragraphs with the class. In cooperative groups the students are asked to write a paragraph about each selection describing the home where the selection came from. Students read The Treasure of Lemon Brown , a story about a boy named Greg and his relationship with his father, and his encounter with a former blues singer who is now homeless.
Teacher helps students engage in active learning by asking questions and predicting endings.
Students are asked to use a web diagram indicating the things they treasure and reflect in their journals as to whether having these treasures are more important than a place to put them. Web diagrams and reflections are shared with the class. Each group creates a T chart. On one side they list the treasures they selected in their web diagrams, and on the other they place Lemon Brown s treasures. Afterward a class list is composed and discussion concerning questions are assessed for involvement.