The Monkey's Paw Lesson Plan

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

1. 1

   Students will be able to analyze the themes of "The Monkey's Paw," particularly concerning fate, the supernatural, and desire.

2. 2

   Students will study the craft of "The Monkey's Paw," and discuss its structural and literary elements.

3. 3

   Students will be able to consider the story through multiple analytic lenses, including Orientalism.

4. 4

   Students will be able to examine the complex characterization, character motivation, and relationships within the story.