Quarter 4 Week 1 Metamorphosis
Quarter Reflection Open your notebook to p. 98. Attach your Reflection sheet (pink) to the page
Academic Vocabulary IN. 99 Test p. 92 Write the definition, synonym, and an original sentence for each of the following words: Abstract Evolve Explicit Facilitate Infer
Quick Write: Insects On the sheet provided, respond to the following prompt: “If you could be any insect, which would you be? Why? After you respond to the prompt, you may color your bug!
Metamorphosis Vocabulary IN. 100 Test p. 127 Write the definition, synonym, and an original sentence for each of the following words: Metamorphosis- a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means. Vermin Subordinate Plaintively Enunciate
Gregor’s Character IN p. 101 Copy down the following items to fill in as we read the story: 1. Full name:_________________________ 2. Character traits: Before:_________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ After:___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3. Family members: Mom:_______________ Dad:________________ Sister:________________ 4. Physical Appearance:
Metamorphosis Reading Questions IN p. 102-103 Answer the following questions in your notebook in full sentences: What does Kafka reveal about Gregor in the first paragraph? Find a quote to support the story’s theme: “Being dehumanized by society leads to immense isolation” How does Gregor initially react to his situation? What motivates Gregor to keep his job? What does this reveal about his values? What does Gregor’s father do when Gregor oversleeps? What can you infer about Gregor based on lines 121-126? What is the tone of the story based on p. 98?
Metamorphosis Reading Questions Cont’d What can you infer about Gregor’s employer? According to lines 199-205, what does the word “nonsensical” mean? Reread lines 241-248. Cite evidence tat supports the theme. What does Kafka reveal about society’s opinions of workers? On p. 102, infer why Gregor is worried. Reread lines 357-363. Cite details that refine the story’s theme. What have you learned about Gregor’s personality?
Gregor’s Sister IN p. 104 Fill in the following information for Gregor’s Sister: Name: Character’s Words/Thoughts Character’s Actions Character’s interactions
Character Reactions IN p. 105 For each of the following questions, write down theirreaction to seeing Gregor’s appearance for the first time: Dad: Mom: Sister: Employer: Others:
Metamorphosis: Analyzing the Text IN p. 106 Text p. 106 Answer questions 1-4 in complete sentences, using evidence from the text to support your answers.
Metamorphosis Performance Task IN p. 107 Text p. 106 Respond to the Performance Task located at the bottom of the page. Take thorough notes about Gregor’s thoughts and actions on the top half of the page. Write your response to the group discussion on the bottom half of the page.