Learning Intentions
Learning Intentions
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- Analyze the lyrics of Nina Simone’s Strange Fruit
- Analyze multiple characters and consider what they represent in 1930s America.
Essential Question
Essential Question
How can a text reflect a society?
BEFORE CLASS
BEFORE CLASS
You may use the audiobook with text aid boxes (right).
In this video, there are extra analysis sections after each stage which I encourage all students watch.
Alternatively, you can click the button below to read the text without text aid assistance.
Task 1: Supported Reading
Task 1: Supported Reading
Low can a text reflect a society? Nina Simone.
The purpose of listening to this song is to understand the horrors African Americans faced during the 19th and 20th century, specifically.
It will allow us to empathise with those who were mistreated, marginalized, and even killed.
Task 2: Analysis
Task 2: Analysis
Complete the analysis table. Find three literary devices found in Nina Simone's Strange Fruit and complete the analysis table.
Task 3: Consider This!
Task 3: Consider This!
Answer ALL of the Consider This questions.
Four of the five can be answered in note or bullet format. However, ONE question must be answered in CL.E.A.R paragraph format. It is up to you which one.
Question One: Given the setting of the story, as well as the historical context of when the novella was written, why do you think the boss is somewhat doubtful of George and Lennie’s relationship, thus making George lie about it?
Question One: Given the setting of the story, as well as the historical context of when the novella was written, why do you think the boss is somewhat doubtful of George and Lennie’s relationship, thus making George lie about it?
Question Two: Based on her appearance and her speech, as well as the effect she has on others (what they say about her and how they act), what can be inferred about Curley’s wife?
Question Two: Based on her appearance and her speech, as well as the effect she has on others (what they say about her and how they act), what can be inferred about Curley’s wife?
Question Three: Based on these passages or sentences about Slim, what can be inferred about his character AND 1930s America?
Question Three: Based on these passages or sentences about Slim, what can be inferred about his character AND 1930s America?
Question Four: During this chapter, Steinbeck drops hints about what might happen later in the novel. This is called ‘foreshadowing’. Find the quotations below and write down what events you think they could be foreshadowing:
Question Four: During this chapter, Steinbeck drops hints about what might happen later in the novel. This is called ‘foreshadowing’. Find the quotations below and write down what events you think they could be foreshadowing:
“You keep away from Curley, Lennie.” (George)
“Why’n’t you get Candy to shoot his old dog...” (Carlson)
“Hide till I come for you. Don’t let nobody see you.” (George)
“Gosh, she was purty.” (Lennie)
Question Five: What is the significance of Candy’s dog, the connection to Candy, and Carlson’s comments about the dog? What theme does this develop and what does this reveal about 1930s America?
Question Five: What is the significance of Candy’s dog, the connection to Candy, and Carlson’s comments about the dog? What theme does this develop and what does this reveal about 1930s America?
EXTENSION QUESTION: Whilst the N- word is a racist slur which should not be used out of context, it is used throughout the novel often by white characters. What effect do you think this would have had on audiences in the 1930s and how do you think that might differ from the effect it has on audiences today?
EXTENSION QUESTION: Whilst the N- word is a racist slur which should not be used out of context, it is used throughout the novel often by white characters. What effect do you think this would have had on audiences in the 1930s and how do you think that might differ from the effect it has on audiences today?
Task 4: Reflect
Task 4: Reflect
Click the button below which will take you to a reflection video to check your own work.
How well did you do?
What was one strength you had?
What is one thing you'd like to improve for next lesson?
BEFORE NEXT LESSON
BEFORE NEXT LESSON
You may use the audiobook with text aid boxes (right).
In this video, there are extra analysis sections after each stage which I encourage all students watch.
Alternatively, you can click the button below to read the text without text aid assistance.
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