Desiring to change up my reading list this year, I decided to add As I Lay Dying and am so glad I did because it has proven to a great choice. I feel part of my duty as a southern teacher is to offer at least one southern work for my students, and AILD perfectly fits the bill. The story of Addie Bundren’s death and her family’s journey to Jefferson to bury her offers multiple points for teaching and student reflection. I want to give a shout out Matt Brown for sharing his resources and encouragement; most of my lessons were s̶t̶o̶l̶e̶n̶ ̶f̶r̶o̶m̶ inspired by him. Characterization – As I Lay Dying offers the perfect lens to teach character. The reader has the unique opportunity to learn about each character as they experience the death of Addie Bundren, wife, mom, and neighbor. With the shared experience serving as a focal point, comparing characters offers students the ... KEEP READING
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