1. How Much Land Does a Man Need?
Leo Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy

2. Goals
Content Goal- we will work on summary, theme, and author’s purpose (+1)
Language Goal- To support answers using text-based, cited details (10.W.9) and to determine word meanings using context and/or word patterns (10.L.4).
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3. Pre-teaching Vocabulary
Sort these words into the two categories and guess their definitions (+5).
aggrieved
arable
disparaged
fallow
piqued
Word Sort
Farming Words
Anger Words

4. Vocabulary- Checking the Guesses (+5)
Farming Words
arable – suitable for growing crops
fallow – plowed but not planted
Anger Words
piqued - offended
disparaged -belittled
aggrieved - wronged

5. Pre-reading Journal
What is your weakness? Is there a possession you can’t have enough of, or cannot resist buying another of? Maybe it’s flip-flops, funky socks, or funny t-shirts? Maybe you have to get a milkshake every time you eat at a certain restaurant. Elaborate on this “obsession” in ten or more complex sentences. Consider your word choice carefully. (+10)

6. Author & Literary Element
Leo Tolstoy – write an interesting detail from Leo’s life using the biography on page 128. (+1)
parable – define a parable in your own words by using the information on page 129. (+1)

7. During Reading: first page
What proverb does Pahom’s wife mention at the beginning of the story?
What might this foreshadow? (literary elements) (+2)
Who does Pahom encourage to be his enemy through the story?
How is this likely to work out for him? (prediction) (+2)

8. During Reading
Pahom’s original lifestyle, serf/peasant (+4)
Pros
Cons

9. During Reading
Pahom’s second lifestyle on 40 acres (+4)
Pros
Cons

10. During Reading
Pahom’s third lifestyle on 125 acres (+4)
Pros
Cons

11. During Reading Pahom’s fourth lifestyle on 13,000+ acres (+4) Pros
Cons

12. Post-Reading
What is the answer to our riddle? How much land does a man need? (theme) (+1)
Connect the proverb Pahom’s wife mentioned at the start to the moral of this parable. What is the author’s purpose? (literary elements) (+1)

13. Assessment – CAT Questions Support your answers with text-based details; cite the pages.
(LC02) Write a summary of Pahom measuring the land for his last farm including three details from the story in your answer. Do not forget to write an overarching statement. (+3)
(LA05) How does this story fit the definition of a parable? Include two details from the story in your answer. (+3)
(LT10) How is this story similar to other stories/songs/movies/TV shows you know? Include two details from the story in your answer; don’t forget to include details from the text too. (+3)

14. Post-reading Journal
What do you think causes greed? Think of what might inspire the greed you see in others or look inside yourself for ideas. Is it need? Is it want?
Elaborate on this prompt in ten or more complex sentences. Consider your word choice carefully. (+10)