Day 3

Kurt Vonnegut's Short Stories Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Comparing a Cinematic Portrayal

    Kind of Activity:

    Group Discussion

    Objective:

    Students will compare and contrast a cinematic portrayal of "Harrison Bergeron" with the text of the story to analyze the filmmakers interpretive decisions.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.1; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.4; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.7

    Structure:

    One of Vonnegut's most famous and anthologized stories from this collection, "Harrison Bergeron," has been adapted for both the stage and the screen many times. Have students watch in class or as homework either one (or both) of these cinematic...

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