MODERN NOVEL
Unit 4: A Lesson Before Dying
Date
Tuesday, 10/29
Wednesday, 10/30
Outcomes
• Become familiar with author’s life
and novel’s historical background
• Connect author’s life novel
Class Activities
QW: Punishment; Intro to Gaines and Lesson
Vocab 4; Read Ch. 1-2 in class; Lit Circle evals
Homework
Read Ch. 1-5 of Lesson
Thursday, 10/31
Friday, 11/1
• Respond critically and analytically to
the novel in writing
• Recall vocab 11 words
What makes humans happy? QW: Happiness;
(turn into activity on the board); Vocab 4;
Discuss Ch. 2-5; Read Ch. 6-7
Finish Lesson through Ch. 10
Monday, 11/4
Tuesday, 11/5
• Analyze tone and mood of novel
• Apply Theory of Justice to novel
Who is entitled to happiness? (Justice)
QW: Journal & Vocab; Read Ch. 11-12
Read Ch. 13-17
Wednesday, 11/6
Thursday, 11/7
• Recall plot and character details
• Analyze passages from the novel
• Apply philosophies to the novel
Are people responsible for their actions?
Reading Quiz 1; Lit Circles; Kantian Ethics &
Utilitariansim; Read 18-19; Vocab 4
Read Ch. 20-24
Friday, 11/8
Monday, 11/11
• Apply comma/punctuation rules
• Recall vocab 11 words and use them
properly in context
Are people responsible for their actions?
CRP Sentence Outline Due; Read Ch. 25-26
Finish book (through Ch. 31)
Tuesday, 11/12
Wednesday, 11/13
• Apply philosophies to the novel
• Analyze symbolism and themes
Final Reading Quiz; Jefferson’s diary;
Should we judge/place blame on others?
Study for Vocab 4 Quiz
Thursday, 11/14
Friday, 11/15
• Recall plot and character details
• Apply philosophies to the novel
• Evaluate Jefferson’s character
Vocab 4 Quiz; Intro to Prince
Unit 4 Evaluation: Reading quizzes, Vocab 4 Quiz, Quick-write, Participation