My students need a class set of The Metamorphosis, a sturdy pencil sharpener for writing their rough drafts, and ink to print their final character analysis on Gregor.
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
Each time I assign a new book, I'm often met with groans. If they're going to groan, let it be because they are reading of a man who woke up one morning as a bug!
Imagine waking up one morning and just not feeling like yourself.
In fact, you've become something beyond hideous. What teen wouldn't be drawn to this story?
My students are from south Los Angeles county, the majority of them are latinos, many are second language learners, and they attend a high school with more than 3000 students. They are part of the Health, Science, and Medicine Academy at our high school.
My Project
"As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect-like creature." So begins The Metamorphosis. Written nearly a century ago, this classic novella is retold as a graphic novel. Combining the complex ideas of Kafka and the imagery of the graphic novel is a perfect way to make this classic new again and excite sophomores to read a book about life, stereotypes, and yes, a bug!
Students will read this exciting tale paying special attention to the symbolism, dialog, and actions of the main character, Gregor. After completing a close reading of the novel, students will write a character analysis paper based on Gregor.
In order for this to happen, I am requesting a class set of graphic novels, along with a teacher's guide for the novel. Additionally, a sturdy pencil sharpener to keep their pencils sharp while writing their rough drafts. And finally ink for our color printer to print out their final writing projects.
Franz Kafka's seminal story can lead to discussions about tough concepts to cover such as stereotyping and bullying.
Turning into a bug is definitely a conversation starter!
Graphic novels are a great tool for allowing 10th graders to read, understand, and even enjoy reading classics that are often first encountered in college.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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