Thursday, October 26, 2017

Maus Part One

October 27, 2017

Standard: 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2
Determine a theme or central idea 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.

E.Q: Identify central ideas of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text and provide an objective summary.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday
This should be a half page, double spaced. 


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Vocabulary: 


Word: Freedom
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Your Definition: 
Activity: What does freedom mean to you?

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Activity: 

1.  Family, Freedom, Conflict Mind Map

Create a mind map that has three branches coming off the center for your big ideas.
Find at least two quotes that relate to each big idea.
For each quote, explain how it connects to your big idea.



Read through the link above for tips on how to read Maus. 

3.  Maus

Read chapter one, The Shiek of the graphic novel.
As you read, reflect on how it presents ideas of family, freedom, and conflict. 

4.  Class Discussion

How does Art introduce ideas in comparison to Elie?
What major differences exist between the stories?
How do both stories relate to the big ideas of family, freedom, and conflict?

5.  Summary

Write an objective summary paragraph of Maus. 

Closure: 

Based on your personal preference, do you enjoy Maus or Night more?/
Why?

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