Lesson 1.10

Objective

Words matter, especially when it comes to government and the law. What happens when the people in a small town are afraid to petition a local official? Why are they almost too terrified to speak? Franz Kafka’s classic story provides a child’s perspective of the power of words in an oppressive authoritarian regime.

After reading the text, students will be able to gather their own textual evidence and use it to analyze the depiction of character within the story

Instructional Video + Guided Notes

Go to StudySync and complete the assignment titled "Lesson 1.10 Instructional Video Textual Evidence" and "Lesson 1.10 Instructional Video Character" Make sure you write down all vocabulary terms, key ideas, and important facts relevant to the lesson in your English notebook. Submit a picture of your notes to Google Classroom when complete.


Reading the Text

Go to StudySync and complete the assignment titled "Lesson 10 The Refusal Reading Response"

All aspects of the assignment must be completed to receive credit.

Assignment

Analysis: Political Cartoon

In The Refusal, Kafka ends stating that many young people feel discontent with their government and take action. Students will analyze political cartoons and artwork depicting concerns society has about its government.

Students should select small groups of 3 to 4 classmates and choose a different country than other groups.

Students will then do the following tasks:

  • Find a political cartoon that illustrates people who are discontent with their government.

  • Analyze the illustration and message.

  • Observe and identify details in the graphic and consider the following questions:

    • What is happening in the graphic?

    • What issue is being shared?

    • What can be inferred about the structure of the government?

    • What symbols, imagery, and dialogue does the artist use to communicate frustration?

  • Submit this assignment to Google Classroom under the assignment titled "Lesson 1.10 Political Cartoon Analysis"

To reflect, students will answer the following questions (independently) and submit their answers to Google Classroom to the assignment titled "Lesson 1.10 Political Cartoon Reflection"

  • Why do artists create political cartoons?

  • If you were going to create your own political cartoon, what issue would you focus on?

Lesson 1.10 Mastery Check

After completing the above tasks and assignments, ask Ms. Simpson for the lesson 1.10 mastery check (in-person or via email). Once you have successfully completed it and received the check mark, you may review your notes, assignments and other resources to prepare for the Unit 1 Exam.