Original PromptUnit 2 Trino's Choice iLit 45
This resource guides students in exploring the character Trino from the novel 'Trino's Choice,' focusing on how his internal conflicts and external pressures influence his decision-making. It provides a comprehensive background of the setting, highlighting the challenges he faces in a tough urban environment marked by poverty and peer pressure. Students will engage in analytical activities such as identifying internal conflicts and external pressures, using tools like the 'See-Think-Wonder' framework to reflect on Trino's choices. The resource also introduces vocabulary related to conflict and decision-making, guides students through model analysis using the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework, and encourages independent evaluation of alternative choices that Trino could consider. Throughout, the emphasis is on understanding the complexities of Trino's life and the impact of his decisions on his outcome.