1. Quarter 4 Week 1
Metamorphosis

2. Quarter Reflection Open your notebook to p. 98.
Attach your Reflection sheet (pink) to the page

3. 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

4. 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!

5. 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

6. 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:

7. Metamorphosis Reading Questions
IN p
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 ?
What is the tone of the story based on p. 98?

8. Metamorphosis Reading Questions Cont’d
What can you infer about Gregor’s employer?
According to lines , what does the word “nonsensical” mean?
Reread lines 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 Cite details that refine the story’s theme.
What have you learned about Gregor’s personality?

9. 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

10. 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:

11. 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.

12. 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.