Language Arts (English)

11-12

Students will examine the idea of content in relation to context in literature. After exploring content/context, students will examine how such affects reader and character response.

1. Students will examine their text for examples that contribute to Meursault being labeled as "strange" or a "queer fellow" (find at least 5).
2. Students examine these examples, finding alternate actions or behaviors that would be acceptable in current society (if such bevavior would be accepted in current society, students are to state such).
3. Students answer the questions: Does Meursault regret his behavior (Why/Why Not)? Do you (students) think he should regret any of his behavior(Why/Why not)?
4. Teacher will discuss student responses with class.

1 class period. 1 Hr per class.

Students complete one page free write, discussing one thing they may do in order not to seem "strange" in their society.

1. Albert Camus' "The Stranger."

Assessment: Students will be given letter grade for their class work. Participation will be taken into account. Homework will be graded on credit/no-credit basis.

Literacy Aspects: Students examine content vs. context in literature. Students examine the context concerning their own reactions, as well as examining the role society plays in the book itself.