American Literature

What

American Literature

When

8/12/2022

Teacher : Z. Laws
Course/ Subject/Unit: American Literature: Short Stories
Date of Instruction: Friday, August 12, 2022

Standard(s):
ELAGSE11-12RL1:Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
ELAGSE11-12RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, and beautiful.


Learning Targets
Students will be able to correctly cite textual evidence, when answering specific reading comprehension questions .


Success Criterias
I can correctly cite textual evidence when answering reading comprehension that require supporting evidence..


Activities & Assignments
Text(s) Used
Pirate Prep: Sentence Structure
Class Assignment (Independent): Students will finish reading, annotating and analyzing the short story, “To Serve Man.”
Closing Assignment
Based on the last line of Damon Knight's To Serve Man, be sure you understand the Kanamits' plan for humans. Did you notice any foreshadowing of this outcome? What is ironic about that fate, the Kanamits' gifts, or their appearance? What real anxieties does this piece of science fiction address?