A journal reflection sheet for the end of the lesson, prompting students to explain their reasoning for choosing parentheses over commas in a specific writing context.
A teacher key for the Vocabulary Ledger in 'The Lure of Sheila Mant,' providing definitions and sketch suggestions for the words Denizens, Pensive, and Epitome.
A teacher-facing discussion guide exploring possible answers to the lesson's essential question regarding sacrifice for love, with direct thematic ties to the narrator's choices in the story.
An assessment and synthesis key for the 'The Lure of Sheila Mant' exit ticket, including the correct answer for the motivation question and sample responses for the summary stems.
A comprehensive teacher key for the Character Blueprint table, analyzing the primary motivations, evidence, and "lures" for both the Narrator and Sheila Mant.
A teacher analysis key for paragraphs 5-11, explaining Sheila's motivation for asking about a car and what her response reveals about her self-centered and disdainful character qualities.
A concise direct answer key for paragraph 2 of the story, identifying the narrator's values of beauty and observation and what they reveal about his sensitive, romantic nature.
A teacher analysis key for paragraph 2 of "The Lure of Sheila Mant," identifying the narrator's values of physical beauty and observation, and what these reveal about his observant and romantic personality.
A teacher-facing analysis key providing a direct answer and textual evidence regarding the narrator's perception of the Mant family in the first paragraph of the story.
Final project handout for Week 8, where students create their own "Value Vault" and reflect on their intrinsic worth.
Culminating project slides for Week 8, guiding students through a final reflection on their own value and identity.
Student handout for Week 7, focusing on the resolution of the story and the final evaluation of Gregor's worth.
Visual presentation for Week 7, focusing on the end of the novella, Gregor's death, and the family's transition.
Student handout for Week 6, focusing on the boarders' presence and the dehumanization of Gregor.
Visual presentation for Week 6, focusing on the arrival of the boarders and Gregor's shift from a person to an "it."
Student handout for Week 5, focusing on the violence and betrayal in the apple strike scene.
Visual presentation for Week 5, focusing on the climax of Part II where the father attacks Gregor with apples.
Student handout for Week 4, focusing on the changing dynamics between Gregor and his sister, and the removal of his human possessions.
Visual presentation for Week 4, focusing on the relationship between Gregor and Grete, the removal of furniture, and the loss of human identity.
Student handout for Week 3, focusing on Gregor's loss of voice and his physical changes in Part II.
Visual presentation for Week 3, focusing on Gregor's physical changes, diet shift, and the loss of his human voice in Part II.
Student handout for Week 2, focusing on work identity and the boss's surveillance in Part I.
Visual presentation for Week 2, focusing on Part I's themes of work identity, the manager's visit, and economic entrapment.
An 8-week instructional scope and sequence for teaching Kafka's Metamorphosis to special education students, featuring weekly themes, focus questions, and abstract thinking hooks.
A comprehensive graphic organizer for students to track Gregor's physical state, his family's treatment, and his abstract value across all three parts of Kafka's The Metamorphosis.
An answer key for the Franz Kafka Biography worksheet, providing model responses and instructional tips for connecting the author's life to the themes of The Metamorphosis.
A middle-grade reading passage and comprehension worksheet about Franz Kafka's life, focusing on his relationship with his father and his work life to provide context for The Metamorphosis.