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Which subject	Reading
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What topic	On my honor novel by Marion Dane baeur
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Engaging Lesson Introduction for "On My Honor" by Marion Dane Bauer

Objective:

To immerse students in the themes of trust, honor, and personal responsibility as presented in "On My Honor" by Marion Dane Bauer.

Lesson Opening Activity: The Honor Code Challenge

Materials Needed:

• Sticky notes
• Markers
• A whiteboard or large poster paper

Activity Steps:

1. Setting the Scene:

   • Begin the lesson by dimming the lights slightly and playing soft background music that evokes a sense of adventure or contemplation.
   • Display an intriguing image related to the outdoors (like a forest or a river) on the board to symbolize exploration and challenge.

2. Introduce the Theme:

   • Ask the students to close their eyes for a moment and think about a time when they felt their trust was tested or when they had to make a difficult choice.
   • After a minute, ask them to open their eyes and share their thoughts with a partner for a few minutes.

3. The Honor Code Discussion:

   • Bring the class back together, and prompt a discussion about what "honor" means to them. Write their ideas on the large whiteboard or poster.
   • Introduce the concept of an Honor Code, explaining that it’s a set of guidelines that individuals agree to follow to uphold integrity and trust.

4. Sticky Note Activity:

   • Hand out sticky notes and markers to each student and ask them to write down one principle that they believe relates to honor (e.g., honesty, loyalty, bravery).
   • Once they finish writing, have them place their sticky notes on the board under the title "Our Honor Code."

5. Transition to the Novel:

   • Explain to the students that in today's lesson, they will dive into "On My Honor," a novel that challenges its characters with choices that test their honor and friendships.
   • Encourage them to keep their personal reflections in mind as they read, looking for moments in the story where honor is challenged and how the characters respond.

Conclusion:

• Use the Honor Code as a bridge to discuss the complexities of the characters' decisions in "On My Honor."
• Encourage them to reflect throughout the reading on how their own principles of honor align or contrast with the actions of the characters.

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This approach not only engages students’ critical thinking and personal reflection but also sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the themes within Marion Dane Bauer's novel.