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Existentialism and Kafka Lesson PlanExistentialism and Kafka Lesson Plan
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Literacy Design Collaborative
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10th
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Existentialism and Kafka

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Scholars read Kafka's The Metamorphosis and research for essays and articles on existentialism. After gaining information and evidence from their research, pupils write essays defining existentialism and its relationship on the work of Franz Kafka. Writers must include a works cited page as well as text citations. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

essay writing, conclusions, citations

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss methods of organizing research such as note cards
  • Offer MLA (or APA) works cited books and sites for reference

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  • Includes an outline for the writing process
  • Suggests an extension activity for those completing the task early or needing enrichment

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.9-10.2 RL.9-10.6 W.9-10.2.a

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