Lesson Plan

Active Or Passive?—"The Monkey's Paw": Grammar/Language Usage

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Don't you wish you could use passive voice? Be careful what you wish for! "The Monkey's Paw" is the focus of a grammar and language usage instructional activity about active and passive voice. Readers identify examples of active and passive voice in sentences from W.W. Jacobs' short story and then consider how such usage enhances the story's horror.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the slide show to guide the lesson
  • Print the sorting cards on heavy paper and then laminate them to permit reuse
Classroom Considerations
  • Set aside extra prep time to prepare the many materials needed for the lesson
  • Requires a projection device for the slideshow
Pros
  • The materials come in both English and Spanish
  • Teacher's notes provide extra information about how to approach the lesson
  • Includes modifications for distance learning
Cons
  • None
Common Core