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The Grapes of Wrath: Problematic Situation Lesson PlanThe Grapes of Wrath: Problematic Situation Lesson Plan
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11th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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2008
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The Grapes of Wrath: Problematic Situation

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To prepare for a reading of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath, kids must prioritize a list of items to take with them on a journey to Texas.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

reading comprehension strategies, john steinbeck, the grapes of wrath

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • To make the experience more uniform, specify the number and age of family members, the make and model of vehicle, the time of year, and the starting point of the journey

Pros

  • The exercise creates sympathy for the choices the Joads must make as they leave their homestead and head to California

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.11-12.1.a

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