Maus Chapter Five

October 15, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.2 Determine a theme of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. 

RL.9-10.5 Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, and manipulate time create effects such as mystery, tension, or surprise

RL.9-10.6 Analyze a particular perspective or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.

Obj: I can use objective summaries to identify themes and analyze their development.

I can analyze author's choices in text structure to create mystery, tension, or suspense.

I can analyze a cultural experience through literature. 

Starter

Take out the think-pair-share from yesterday.

Each person will share one idea from their handout.

As you listen, write down three ideas to add under the share section.

Vocabulary: 

Word; Conflict 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one

Your Definition: 

Activity: What is a conflict in Maus or Night?

Activity

1.  Maus Chapter Five

Read pages 95-127.

As you read, consider what themes are developing.

2.  TPEQEQEA

Think about our big ideas of conflict, freedom, and family.

From these ideas, create a common theme between Night and Maus.

In a TPEQEQEA paragraph, identify a common theme and use evidence from each story to support your claim.

Make sure to cite your quotes.

(Authors last name and page number).

The paragraph is due tomorrow, October 16.

Closure

What is a common theme between the two books?