Holes Lesson 7: Point, Evidence, Explain - PowerPoint

The lesson on Point, Evidence, Explain (P.E.E.) provides students with a structured approach to writing about literature, using the novel "Holes" as an example. The objective is to teach students how to effectively make a point, support it with evidence from the text, and then elaborate on that evidence to explain what it reveals about characters, themes, or the plot. This methodical approach encourages critical thinking and helps students develop their analytical writing skills.

During the lesson, students are asked to examine the character of Mr. Pendanski in Chapter 5 of "Holes" by looking at the descriptions, dialogues, and actions that pertain to him. They are guided to find specific examples that illustrate how Mr. Pendanski is portrayed and then explain what these examples suggest about his personality and role in the story. For instance, they might point out Mr. Pendanski's welcoming attitude towards Stanley, use a direct quote from the text as evidence, and then explain how this contributes to the understanding of Mr. Pendanski as a character. The lesson culminates with a plenary where students share their paragraphs and discuss whether they agree with each other's interpretations of Mr. Pendanski's character.