Wednesday, October 5 - Lamb to the Slaughter - character & theme

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze themes of LTTS and examine character to form opinions in order to make real-world connections.

DO NOW

Write down some themes of of LTTS -

• Betrayal ( Patrick betrays Mary / Mary betrays the police)
• Appearances can be deceiving (small, weak Mary?? NOT)
• Human Nature  / Courage (mother does anything to protect baby)

Direct Instruction

Review answers to some of the comprehensive questions.

Analyze Mary's character in beginning of story compared to after she killed Patrick. Use handouts provided and students use work from yesterday to share answers.

Discuss and note types of conflicts and conflict resolutions on handout.

Guided

Review directions for the ARGUMENT ASSIGNMENT.

Independent

Choose an argument and then find evidence to support your argument by completing handout. Then type your argument on a NEO. Be sure to be persuasive and use Mary's character traits to help support your claim in addition to the quotes and instances you use to convict her or acquit her.

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work

Closure

Review for test tomorrow.