Friday March 24 2017 You will need a

Friday, March 24, 2017 You will need a graphic novel, a textbook, and a writing utensil.

Review Historical Context Journal- Underappreciated Read an excerpt from The Metamorphosis Skill Practice- Objective Summary Read Chapter 1 of the graphic novel The Metamorphosis Skill Practice- Analyzing the Central Idea (must be turned in today) Green Packets due today (graphic organizer and 6 questions)

Socratic Seminar Inside Circle discussion only Student Discussion Leader Outside Circle Reflection Worksheet Review the appropriate behaviors for a discussion In order to do well, you must refer the discussion to the text

Question #1 Do you sympathize with Gregor, or do you think he needs to stop whining? Why or Why not?

Question #2 How does the story distort reality while at the same time making Gregor’s situation seem very real?

Question #3 Compare the text and the graphic novel. How does the graphic novel transform Gregor’s feelings about his boss into images?

Question #4 Sometimes Kuper uses Kafka’s exact words, but often he leaves out the words in the novella. Using details from both works, explain whether Kuper’s use of language is effective in transforming the novella into a new work. Consider Kuper’s graphic treatment of words in your explanation.

Question #5 How does Kuper interpret Kafka’s ideas? Evaluate how effectively Kuper interprets Kafka’s story.