Unit 1: Introduction to Mr. Stink

Objective: Students will be able to identify characters and plot elements of the novel

• Teacher introduces class to the book Mr. Stink and explains basic plot elements • Provide a brief overview of Mr. Stink, his family and his best friend Annabelle • Go over characters, setting, and main conflict of the story • Introduce activity: Have students code a message using the title of the book

Unit 2: Character Development

Objective: Students will be able to analyze the changes of Mr. Stink

• Introduce the idea of character growth and have students discuss the different ways that people change • Ask students to explore the changes Mr. Stink goes through • Talk about how Mr. Stink’s family responds to his transformation • Analyze how his relationship with Annabelle changes over the course of the story • Introduce activity: Have students create a timeline of the character growth of Mr. Stink

Unit 3: Understanding Motivations

Objective: Students will be able to examine the motivations of Mr. Stink’s behavior

• Ask students to think about why Mr. Stink chooses to keep his identity a secret • Discuss the role of fear and discomfort in Mr. Stink’s decisions • Explore why Mr. Stink chooses to remain with the family despite their disagreements • Introduce activity: Have students create a “Before and After” chart to compare the motivations of Mr. Stink before and after his transformation

Unit 4: Analyzing the Impact

Objective: Students will be able to appreciate the impact of the story

• Discuss the importance of Mr. Stink’s journey and the impact it had on the community • Ask students to think about how Mr. Stink’s story relates to current events • Have students consider the moral implications of the novel • Introduce activity: Have students write journal entries from the perspective of Mr. Stink

Unit 5: Reflection

Objective: Students will be able to reflect on their learning experience

• Ask students to think back to the beginning of the unit and reflect on how their understanding of the novel has changed • Discuss how the novel’s themes are applicable in the real world • Ask students to connect the book to their lives • Introduce activity: Have students create a dialogue between Mr. Stink and Annabelle, discussing their differences and similarities as individuals

Unit 6: Conclusion

Objective: Students will be able to summarize their insights from the novel

• Ask students to create a short summary of the novel • Discuss the relevance of the novel’s themes today • Introduce activity: Have students compile a multimedia presentation that showcases their learning from the unit • Encourage students to continue exploring the novel in their own time • Have students create a list of further questions they have about Mr. Stink and the novel • Invite an open discussion about any remaining topics • Celebrate the success of the class’s work • Assign a final reflection essay that ties together the lessons from the unit