Rachel Lenkei English 4 Invisible Man Chapters 18 and 19

March 17, 2014

Enduring Understandings:
An individuals identity is shaped by how they think about themselves, how others see them, and how society influences these perspectives.

Essential Questions:
Is identity permanent or malleable? What responsibilities does an individual have in a community or society? How do external factors influence ones identity development? What elements contribute to an individuals identity?

Objectives:
Students will be able to: Examine character development in a text Identify motifs and themes in a text Analyze patterns, trends, and common themes throughout a text

Materials: Invisible Man texts, copies of graphic organizer Procedures: Film: Show clips from RE: American Journey film Meeting Richard Wright; Communist Party (16:00-23:00) Irving Howe review, Native Son vs. Invisible Man; writings connection to jazz music; black nationalism (45:00-59:00) Group Work: Pass out Ras, Clifton, IM comparison organizer With partners/small groups, student will fill out information for one of the 3 characters After completing, students will write notes on board, so class can fill in the rest of the organizer Discussion As a class, discuss the connections between characters to fill in the overlapping spaces on organizer Discuss significance of Cliftons Sambo dolls and other images in story that are similar (Marys bank, Battle Royal etc.) Homework: Read chapter 20, respond in reading journal Assessment: Participation in discussion, notes from reading homework, collaboration with classmates Standards:
CC.1.3.11-12.B: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences and conclusions based on and related to an authors implicit and explicit assumptions and beliefs. CC.1.5.11-12.A: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grades level topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. CC.1.3.11-12.F: Evaluate how words and phrases shape meaning and tone in texts.