Novel Unit: My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

SuperSummary’s My Sister, the Serial Killer Novel Unit delivers comprehensive, classroom-ready lesson plans conveniently divided into Before Reading, During Reading, and After Reading sections. Follow our suggested timeline, work at your own pace, or choose from our rich array of prompts, quizzes, activities, paired resources, and essay topics.

These materials comprise a cohesive teaching unit on My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite—and were all created specifically for this work of literature.

This My Sister, the Serial Killer teaching guide features the following sections and

Before Reading

Context Questions and/or ActivitiesPersonal Response Prompt
During Reading

Reading Check and Short Answer Response questions with Answer Key6 recommended Texts for Pairing and Other Student/Teacher Resources2 robust, ready-to-use Text Processing and Important Quotes Worksheets (Found at bottom of unit)
After Reading

Discussion/Analysis PromptIn-depth and Engaging Activity6 Differentiated Essay QuestionsCumulative Exam with 15 Multiple Choice and 2 Long Answer Questions with Answer Key
How to

This resource can be used as supplemental teacher material or as a primary basis for an entire unit on a literary work.

→ Draw students in with an enriched understanding of context before reading, provide warm-up prompts and in-class analysis opportunities involving free-writing or discussion, and assess their knowledge with thoughtful quizzes and a final exam.

→ Ensure deeper understanding and true enjoyment of the literature with activities that engage all learning types.

→ Stretch students’ critical thinking and writing skills with strategic and probing essay topics that offer an entry point for every reading level.

→ Provide students with a structured framework in which to build analytical skills.

Note to To support lesson-planning, connections to the work’s primary themes are noted in bold throughout this resource. View Less