By William Trevor Summary of The Distant Past The Distant past is a story about the Middleton family The story takes place in the World War II era This is a rapidly changing era that will change the course of history forever and the Middletons must find a way to adapt to this time ID: 475041
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The Distant Past
By: William TrevorSlide2
Summary of The Distant Past
The Distant past
is a story about the Middleton family. The story takes place in the World War II era. This is a rapidly changing era that will change the course of history forever, and the Middleton's must find a way to adapt to this time. Slide3
TSW identify the moral of the story, The Distant Past, by reading and discussing the story. TSW use comprehensive skills to identify what traits the characters will use throughout the story.
Focus:
Read the Background on page 1296 and write down three important things that you believe have to relate to the story.
In your group, make a character chart for the following character: Mr. Middleton, Mrs. Middleton, and Mr. Driscoll. Give 2 traits and their individual role in the story.
ObjectivesSlide4
How can you relate to the following?:
The
Middletons
are an average family during rough times.
The
Middletons are forced to go through a time of adaptation to survive in their era. The Midletons have some trouble adapting to the time era and must learn what to do.The
middletons
finally adapt to their era.
Discuss as a group how you can relate
to this. Slide5
Theme: The theme of the story, The Distant Past, is the struggle of change in the time of the World War II era.
Give the insight for the following
:
How do you think the Middleton's react to this era?
What major changes occur during this time period?
If you were in this time, how would you adapt?
Write down your insight for each discuss with a group your answers.