Details
Pages
63 Pages
Subject
ELA, English as a Second Language (ESL), Literature & Poetry
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
Kindergarten, Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Ed, Higher Ed
Resource Type
Activities, Assessments, Projects
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Complete 6-Week Unit Plan - 63 Pages
** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed**
Includes:
* Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all.
* Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Critical Thinking Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Writing Prompts (DOK 3 & 4)
* Modified Discussion Questions, Critical Thinking Questions, and Writing Prompts (for SPED, ELL, and Differentiation)
* Weekly Vocabulary Activities
* Bi-Weekly Content Worksheets
* Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities
* Weekly Quizzes
* Final Assessment
*** The unit is aligned to the U.S. Common Core Standards.***
Unit Description: Exploring the Absurdity of War in Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
In this multi-week unit, students will delve into Joseph Heller's satirical masterpiece, Catch-22, a novel that explores the absurdity and chaos of war, the dehumanizing effects of bureaucracy, and the complexities of individual freedom within a system of paradoxes. Through critical analysis and close reading, students will examine the themes, characters, and narrative techniques that make Catch-22 a powerful critique of military and political systems.
Throughout the unit, students will engage in various activities designed to develop their analytical skills and deepen their understanding of the novel's complex structure and themes. From analyzing the central concept of 'Catch-22" to exploring how Heller's use of dark humor and absurdity challenges traditional views of war and morality, students will have opportunities to discuss, write, and create projects that explore the intersections of literature, history, and philosophy.
By the end of the unit, students will have gained a deeper appreciation for the novel's unique narrative style, the moral and philosophical questions it raises, and its relevance to contemporary issues surrounding war, authority, and personal autonomy. This unit will foster critical thinking, enhance literary analysis skills, and promote thoughtful discussion on the human condition in the face of chaos and conflict.
** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed**
Includes:
* Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all.
* Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Critical Thinking Questions (DOK 3 & 4)
* Writing Prompts (DOK 3 & 4)
* Modified Discussion Questions, Critical Thinking Questions, and Writing Prompts (for SPED, ELL, and Differentiation)
* Weekly Vocabulary Activities
* Bi-Weekly Content Worksheets
* Collaborative Project-Based Learning Activities
* Weekly Quizzes
* Final Assessment
*** The unit is aligned to the U.S. Common Core Standards.***
Unit Description: Exploring the Absurdity of War in Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
In this multi-week unit, students will delve into Joseph Heller's satirical masterpiece, Catch-22, a novel that explores the absurdity and chaos of war, the dehumanizing effects of bureaucracy, and the complexities of individual freedom within a system of paradoxes. Through critical analysis and close reading, students will examine the themes, characters, and narrative techniques that make Catch-22 a powerful critique of military and political systems.
Throughout the unit, students will engage in various activities designed to develop their analytical skills and deepen their understanding of the novel's complex structure and themes. From analyzing the central concept of 'Catch-22" to exploring how Heller's use of dark humor and absurdity challenges traditional views of war and morality, students will have opportunities to discuss, write, and create projects that explore the intersections of literature, history, and philosophy.
By the end of the unit, students will have gained a deeper appreciation for the novel's unique narrative style, the moral and philosophical questions it raises, and its relevance to contemporary issues surrounding war, authority, and personal autonomy. This unit will foster critical thinking, enhance literary analysis skills, and promote thoughtful discussion on the human condition in the face of chaos and conflict.
Complete 6-Week Unit Plan - 63 Pages ** Adaptable Lesson Plans - Can be shortened or lengthened if needed** Includes: * Choose from multiple activities for each week or do them all. * Discussion Questions (DOK 3 & 4) *... more