1. April 2/3 – The Stranger Agenda: Sharing: Small Group Work: Homework:
Different Perspectives
Small Group Work:
Defining Mersault
Homework:
Finish the book!
Take out:
Pen/Pencil
The Stranger
Notebook
Your Homework

2. Different Perspectives
I will assign you to a small group
In your group, take turns sharing your homework
Before reading your work to the others, explain the section of the story that it comes from, and have the other students turn to that page
Read your work for your group
Listeners: Ask questions and provide feedback regarding the adherence to the ideas and the story
Once everyone has gone, come to a consensus as to whose is the best/most accurate reimagining of the story

3. Defining Mersault
Through this novel, we watch Meursault define himself and his life
You will be assigned to one of the characters, themes or motifs listed to the right
Work with your group (others assigned to the same topic) to answer the following question:
How does Mersault’s thoughts about and interactions with ____________ help to define his character in The Stranger?
Your answer should be in the form of a thesis, and you should be prepared with at least four or five distinct pieces of evidence to support your claim
Be prepared to present you conclusions to the class
Marie
Raymond
Salamano and his dog
Heat
Hunger/ Food
Isolation
Religion/ Spirituality
Mortality