Maus Chapter Six

October 17, 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

What was your reaction to the video?

Write a five sentence reaction/reflection based on the content.

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.  End of Maus

Read through pages 129-159.

As you are reading, create questions that connect to the theme of the book.

You should create one question for this chapter.

Use the example below for reference.

UNIVERSAL THEME/ CORE QUESTION: 

Write a question dealing with a theme(s) of the text that will encourage group discussion about the universality of the text. 

Example: After reading A Tale of Two Cities, you could ask, “Is revenge ever justified?” 

2. Socratic Seminar Prep

Topic 

Identify a theme of Night and Maus and discuss how the ideas of family, conflict, and freedom relate.

You should have your questions ready for the seminar, but use the remaining time to identify textual evidence.

Closure

Which book did you like more and why?