The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
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Theme: |
Plot and Character Analysis, Analyzing Expectations: How Expectations Are Changed Through Experience
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Grades: |
9 - 12
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Subject: |
English
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Duration: |
1 class period
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Standards
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New Jersey State Core Curriculum Standards
Standard 2: All students will listen actively in a variety of situations to information from a variety of sources.
Standard 3: All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes.
Standard 4: All students will read various materials and texts with comprehension and critical analysis.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Read and/or listen to The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie and discuss the text literally and analytically.
- Discuss how expectations can form a person’s actions and transform a person’s actions and beliefs.
- Write an essay outlining how a character or cultural group’s expectations can be both positive and negative and how they can be transformed due to experiences.
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