Introductory Handout Lesson 1The Metamorphosis: Lesson 1 Introduction & Chapter 1 Opening Name: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Reading Excerpts "One morning... Gregor Samsa woke... transformed... into a monstrous vermin. He lay on his armour-like back... brown belly, slightly domed... many legs, pitifully thin... waved about helplessly." (p. 3) "'Oh, God,' he thought, 'what a strenuous career it is that I've chosen!' ... worrying about changing trains, eating miserable food at all hours... if he were to catch the seven o'clock train he'd have to rush like a madman." (p. 3) Vocabulary Match 1. Vermin: _____ / 2. Strenuous: _____ / 3. Textile: _____ A. Heavy effort / B. Pests / C. Fabric Exit Ticket Prompt: Why does Gregor focus on his job instead of his new body? What does this reveal about his priorities? Writing Checklist: Argument: Did you restate and answer the prompt? Evidence: Do you use a quote that supports your argument and cite what page it comes from? Explain: Did you connect the quote to your argument? Tip: Think HIRED (highlights, indicates, reveals, emphasizes, demonstrates) Avoid: "This proves..." or "This shows..."
Introductory Handout Lesson 1 Version 2The Metamorphosis: Lesson 1 (Version 2) Introductory Handout Name: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________ PragueSalesmanKafkaesqueVermin 1. Kafka lived in ____________________. / 2. Gregor was a ____________________. "Gregor Samsa woke... into a monstrous vermin... He looked at the clock... it was half past six! He had to rush for the train!" (p. 3) Exit Ticket Analysis Prompt: Explain why Gregor cares more about the train than his bug legs. Writing Checklist: Argument: Did you restate and answer the prompt? Evidence: Do you use a quote that supports your argument and cite what page it comes from? Explain: Did you connect the quote to your argument? Tip: Use HIRED words Avoid: "This proves..." or "This shows..." Argument: I believe Gregor cares more about the train because ___________________________. Evidence: On page 3, Kafka writes, "__________________________________________________________." Explanation: This priority indicates that ___________________________________________________________.
Intro Handout Lesson 1 Master Key V1The Metamorphosis: Lesson 1 (MASTER KEY) MASTER KEY "One morning... monstrous vermin... travelling salesman... strenuous career..." (p. 3) Vocabulary Match Key 1. Vermin: B / 2. Strenuous: A / 3. Textile: C Exit Ticket Master Answers Prompt: Why does Gregor focus on his job instead of his new body? What does this reveal about his priorities? Writing Checklist: Argument: Completed Evidence: Completed Argument: Gregor focuses on his job because his entire human identity has been replaced by his role as a productive worker for his family. Evidence: Kafka writes that Gregor looks at the alarm clock and thinks, "'if he were to catch the seven o'clock train he'd have to rush like a madman'" (p. 3). Explanation: This frantic worry about the schedule indicates that his value as a worker is more important to him than his health. His fear of being late highlights that he sees himself only as a tool for work, not as a human.
Intro Handout Lesson 1 Master Key V2Lesson 1 (Version 2 MASTER KEY) Status: MASTER KEY 1. Kafka lived in PRAGUE. / 2. Gregor was a SALESMAN. Exit Ticket Master Key Argument: I believe Gregor cares more about the train than his body because he is very afraid of getting in trouble with his boss or losing his salary. Evidence: On page 3, Kafka writes, "if he were to catch the seven o'clock train he'd have to rush like a madman." Explanation: This priority indicates that he values his work productivity more than his own physical health or human feelings.
Sequential Commas WorksheetGrammar: Sequential Commas Lesson 2: Ordering Events Name: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Do Now List three things you did this morning in order. The Rule Use a comma after introductory words that show order: First, Next, Then, Finally. Example: First, he woke up. Next, he saw his legs. Practice Rewrite these sentences by adding the missing comma. 1. First he noticed that he had a hard brown belly. 2. Next Gregor realized he had missed his alarm clock. 3. Finally he decided to try and get out of bed. Exit Ticket Explain why we use commas after sequence words using original sentences about a bug. Fill the space below.
Sequential Commas Worksheet Version 2Grammar: Sequential Commas (Version 2) Name: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Do Now Number these steps in order (1, 2, 3). ( ____ ) Brush my teeth. ( ____ ) Wake up from bed. ( ____ ) Eat my breakfast. Put a comma , after a sequence word like "First" or "Next" at the start of a sentence. Missing Commas Add a comma after the bold word. 1. First Gregor woke up strange. 2. Next he looked at his many legs. 3. Then he tried to roll over. 4. Finally he decided to get up. Exit Ticket Explain why we use commas after words like "First." Then, write three sentences about your morning using the lines below.
Sequential Commas Master Key V1Sequential Commas (MASTER KEY) Status: MASTER KEY 1. First, he noticed that he had a hard brown belly. 2. Next, Gregor realized he had missed his alarm clock. 3. Finally, he decided to try and get out of bed. Exit Ticket Master Key Explanation: Commas separate the order word from the rest of the sentence to show a pause. 1. First, Gregor looked at his room. 2. Next, he looked at his thin legs. 3. Then, he tried to roll over.
Sequential Commas Master Key V2Sequential Commas V2 (MASTER KEY) Status: MASTER KEY 1. First, Gregor woke up strange. 2. Next, he looked at his many legs. 3. Then, he tried to roll over. 4. Finally, he decided to get up. Exit Ticket Master Key Explanation: Commas separate the sequence word to help the reader. 1. First, I open my eyes. 2. Next, I jump out of bed. 3. Then, I brush my teeth.
Transitional Commas WorksheetGrammar: Transitional Commas Lesson 3: Linking Ideas Name: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Do Now "I was hungry. I had no food." Combine these thoughts with a link word. The Rule Put a comma after introductory link words like However, Therefore, Consequently, For instance, In addition. Practice: Correcting Sentences Rewrite each sentence below with the correct punctuation. 1. Gregor wanted to wake up earlier. However he was too tired. 2. He turned into a bug. Consequently his voice changed. 3. Gregor was hungry. Therefore he looked for food. Exit Ticket Explain the difference between "However" and "Therefore." Provide explanation and original examples about Gregor Samsa using the lines below.
Transitional Commas Worksheet Version 2Grammar: Transition Words (Version 2) Name: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Do Now Circle one: "I was tired. ( However / Therefore ) I went to sleep." Words like "However" need a comma , after them! Missing Commas 1. Consequently he stayed home. 2. However he felt strange. 3. Therefore his sister brought milk. Exit Ticket Fix this sentence: "Therefore he felt very sad." Then write three original sentences using transition words. Use the lines below.
Transitional Commas Master Key V2Transitional Commas V2 (MASTER KEY) Status: MASTER KEY 1. Consequently, he stayed home. 2. However, he felt strange. 3. Therefore, his sister brought milk. Exit Ticket Master Key "Therefore, he felt very sad." 1. I was hungry. Therefore, I ate bread. 2. I wanted to go out. However, it was raining. 3. Gregor was a bug. Consequently, he had six legs.
Transitional Commas Master Key V1Transitional Commas (MASTER KEY) Status: MASTER KEY 1. Gregor wanted to wake up earlier. However, he was too tired. 2. He turned into a bug. Consequently, his voice changed. 3. Gregor was hungry. Therefore, he looked for food. Exit Ticket Master Key Explanation: However is for difference or conflict. Therefore is for the result of an action. 1. Gregor was a bug. However, he still wanted to catch the train. 2. He could not open the door. Therefore, he was late for work.
Theme Analysis WorksheetTheme Analysis: Lesson 4 Close Reading & Analytical Response Name: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________ "'Oh, God, what a strenuous career I've chosen! Travelling day in and day out... the torture of travelling, worrying about changing trains, eating miserable food at all hours... It can all go to Hell!' (p. 3)" Analytical Response Prompt: Explain how Kafka uses Gregor's priorities (his focus on work and time) to show the reader that his identity is wrapped up in his productivity. Writing Checklist: Argument: Did you restate and answer the prompt? Evidence: Do you use a quote that supports your argument and cite what page it comes from? Explain: Did you connect the quote to your argument? Tip: Use HIRED vocabulary Avoid: "This proves..." or "This shows..."
Theme Analysis Worksheet Version 2Theme Analysis: Lesson 4 (Version 2) Name: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Prompt: Is Gregor's job more important to him than his health? Analytical Checklist: Argument: Restate and answer prompt Evidence: Use quote + page number Explain: Connect quote to argument Tip: Use HIRED words Avoid: "This proves..." or "This shows..." Argument: I believe Gregor's job is ____________________ because ______________________________________. Evidence: On page 3, the text says, "_________________________________________________________________________." Explanation: This focus on work reveals that _________________________________________________________________.
Theme Analysis Master Key V1Theme Analysis (MASTER KEY) Teacher Resource Status: MASTER KEY Argument: Kafka uses Gregor’s preoccupation with time and travel to reveal that his entire human identity has been absorbed by his role as a worker. Evidence: Kafka writes, "'Travelling day in and day out... I've got the torture of travelling, worrying about changing trains, eating miserable food at all hours'" (p. 3). Explanation: This frantic focus demonstrates that Gregor’s identity is centered on his work output. He ignores his body because he emphasizes his job performance as his only human value.
Theme Analysis Master Key V2Theme Analysis V2 (MASTER KEY) Status: MASTER KEY Argument: I believe Gregor's job is more important than his health because he ignores his bug legs to worry about his train schedule. Evidence: On page 3, the text says, "if he were to catch that [the train] he'd have to rush like a madman." Explanation: This focus on work reveals that his value as a worker is the only thing that matters to him right now.
