Lesson Objective

After rereading and discussing a model of close reading, students will be able to identify the theme and analyze how it is developed in an excerpt from Things Fall Apart.

What is the theme of this selection and how was it developed?

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, SL.9-10.1.A, SL.9-10.1.C, SL.9-10.2

DOK 1-4

visual glossary
speaking frames
annotation guide
SSYNC embedded scaffolds
SSYNC extension activities

Comprehension and Your Turn Questions