Grade Twelve, Unit Six Sample Lesson Plan Metamorphosis ...

1 Grade twelve , unit Six Sample Lesson plan Metamorphosis , by Franz Kafka In this series of six lessons, students: Examine Kafka's novella as a modernist text Consider aspects of modernism (such as anxiety) in their historical context Note the wider significance and implications of Gregor's Metamorphosis ( , , ,d). Explore the plight of Gregor Samsa a modern man ( , , , ,d). Summary Lesson I: Franz Kafka and Modernism Lesson II: Gregor Samsa's Physical Lesson III: Growing Alienation of Transformation Gregor Samsa Meet Franz Kafka (biographical Map out events in Part One of the information) Trace Gregor's continuing transition novella ( ). from a human to a beetle (in Part Revisit modernist concepts Two) ( ).

2 (informational text) Identify passages that illustrate Gregor's state of mind ( ). Juxtapose Gregor's human qualities Focus on alienation of modern man with his insect features ( , Explore Gregor's remaining , ,d). humanity ( , , ,d). (Continue to) explore the bigger picture behind Gregor's persisting humanity ( , , , ,d). Lesson IV: Gregor's Death Lesson V: Why Does Gregor Samsa Lesson VI: The Greater Significance Turn into a Beetle? and Implications of Gregor's Sample Lesson plan ( Grade twelve , unit 6). 2011 Common Core, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 5. Trace the events leading to Gregor's Metamorphosis death ( ) Characterize Gregor's relationship with his family ( ) Apply Franz Kafka's words: Detail Grete's (Gregor's sister) Anything that has real and lasting antagonistic attitude toward her Explore Gregor's view of his life value is always a gift from within to brother (in Parts Two and Three) ( ) Gregor's inevitable transformation ( , , ,d) ( , , , ,d).

3 Investigate Kafka's depiction of Consider why Gregor dies ( , Gregor's stubborn humanity ( , Identify the wider issues of existence , ,d). ,d) and individuality that Kafka explores in Metamorphosis ( , , ,d). Examine Kafka's text within the context of modernist and existentialist traditions Lesson III: Growing Alienation of Gregor Samsa Objectives Trace Gregor's continuing transition from a human to a beetle (in Part Two) ( ). Juxtapose Gregor's human qualities with his insect features ( , , ,d). (Continue to) explore the bigger picture behind Gregor's persisting humanity ( , , , ,d). Required Materials Copies of Part II of Metamorphosis Procedures 1. Lead-In: Sample Lesson plan ( Grade twelve , unit 6).

4 2011 Common Core, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 5. In small groups, students share their annotations (for homework, students read Part Two of Metamorphosis and annotate the text for Gregor's continuing transition). 2. Step by Step: a. Students map out Gregor's continuing transition from human to beetle. Recommended assigned pages: 21 22, 23 25, 26 28, 29 31, 32 34, 35 37, 38 39. b. Discuss findings. Below are samples of what students should look for: p. 21: does not like the milk p. 24: change in diet, including rotten food p. 25: his family discusses his eating habit in third person p. 25: cannot communicate with his family (but he understands what they say). p. 26: the maid, scared of Gregor, leaves p.

5 29: losing eyesight p. 30: immobile p. 31: hanging from the ceiling p. 32: learning to control his new body p. 33: on the verge of forgetting his mother's voice p. 34: under the couch p. 35: prefers the empty room p. 36: his mother's reaction indicates what he looks like p. 37: crawls over everything p. 39: Gregor cannot escape his father's attack c. Students consider the second objective of the Lesson . At the same time that Gregor physically turns into a beetle, he is still human. Find these passages and notice how they juxtapose his human attributes and physical condition. The purpose of this prompt is to lead the students to appreciate Gregor's humanity: Sample Lesson plan ( Grade twelve , unit 6).

6 2011 Common Core, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 5. He is proud that he supports his family. He has plans for the future. He thinks of his family fondly and tries to avoid hurting them. He does not mean to scare his mother. He tries to get out of the way. He understands all that they say. They behave as if he is no longer human, when in fact he is. His feelings are hurt. 3. Closure: In a concluding class discussion, encourage students to consider the bigger picture here. Why is Gregor so human while his family acts in such an inhuman fashion? Differentiation Advanced Encourage students to create a digital slide presentation or a movie that shows the juxtaposition of Gregor's physical Metamorphosis and human characteristics.

7 Challenge students to develop a visual representation to accompany their (homework) paragraph, using ReadWriteThink's Literary Grafitti Interactive or by generating a word cloud online. During the Lesson , allow students to collaborate on a shared online document, explaining connections to other literature read or discussed. For the assessment below, students will write two paragraphs. Their challenge is to develop a single topic in two related paragraphs. Struggling During the Lead-In activities, students are given the opportunity to catch up with their annotations. An extensive selection of notes will assure their productive participation in step b. Step c calls again for close reading; students will benefit from being grouped with more advanced readers.

8 Sample Lesson plan ( Grade twelve , unit 6). 2011 Common Core, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 4 of 5. Provide the reading on audio recording or podcast so students can listen and follow along to ensure comprehension of the text. Students can individually listen to the recording, if available. Collaboratively create a concept map or an online word cloud of synonyms for the words Metamorphosis and juxtaposition to assist in student understanding. Homework/Assessment I. Writing Task In a well-organized paragraph, discuss Gregor's lingering humanity. II. Writing Guidelines Clearly establish the topic of the paragraph and contextualize it Insightfully organize the sequence of ideas according to the purpose of the paragraph Present a clear and thorough explication of the passage Cite the text using short quotations Use standard English form Avoid grammatical and mechanical errors Use present simple tense Sample Lesson plan ( Grade twelve , unit 6).

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