Session Date
Lesson Topic
Discuss the end of O Pioneers! Watch "My Antonia" by Willa Cather
Lesson Outline
1)Oral Quiz: What happens in Part 5 of O Pioneers!
2)Discussion Questions: What is the fate of Frank Shabata? What is the conflict between local/farm law and state law? Is the crime that Marie and Emil committed deserving of death in the state's eyes? What tension does this create for the farm as an eclectic, social-law bending space? What does Alexandra's disapprobation of Marie's actions suggest about the independence of women during the 1880s? Can a woman be both feminine/sexual and independent? Why/why not?
3)Watch "My Antonia" film
2)Discussion Questions: What is the fate of Frank Shabata? What is the conflict between local/farm law and state law? Is the crime that Marie and Emil committed deserving of death in the state's eyes? What tension does this create for the farm as an eclectic, social-law bending space? What does Alexandra's disapprobation of Marie's actions suggest about the independence of women during the 1880s? Can a woman be both feminine/sexual and independent? Why/why not?
3)Watch "My Antonia" film
Assignment
Read Passing pgs. 1-20
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Jessica was very active in her participation during today's lesson.
Session Hours
2.00
Hours Attended
2.00
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