Write a scene describing your journey from school to home using Nafisi's structure as well as descriptive details, figurative language, and other stylistic elements.

Materials

Reading Lolita in Tehran — pp. 26–27
Part I Narrative Writing Rubric (G10, U5, L11)

Standards

W.9-10.3

Lesson

Analyze how and why Nafisi uses flashbacks to structure her memoir.

Materials

Reading Lolita in Tehran — pp. 81–96

Standards

RI.9-10.3RI.9-10.4RI.9-10.5

Lesson

Analyze the shifting mood of the revolution and how it impacts life at the university.

Materials

Reading Lolita in Tehran — pp. 111–113, and 117–121

Standards

RI.9-10.2RI.9-10.3

Lesson

Analyze Lorraine Ali's purpose in her article "Behind the Veil."

Materials

“Behind the Veil”

Standards

RI.9-10.4RI.9-10.6

Lesson

Analyze how the Gatsby trial further develops Nafisi's theme about the importance of literature.

Materials

Reading Lolita in Tehran — pp. 122–136

Standards

RI.9-10.2RI.9-10.6

Lesson

Analyze how individuals show resistance to the government's cultural revolution as it impacts the University of Tehran.

Materials

Reading Lolita in Tehran — pp. 137–140, 146–153

Standards

RI.9-10.2RI.9-10.3RI.9-10.4RI.9-10.5

Lesson

Analyze how Nafisi grapples with the moral dilemma of complying with wearing the veil to return to teaching.

Materials

Reading Lolita in Tehran — pp. 160–182

Standards

RI.9-10.2RI.9-10.3RI.9-10.5

Lesson

Analyze how Nafisi develops the theme of the importance of art to individuals and to a community.

Materials

Reading Lolita in Tehran — pp. 190–196, 204–206, 217–222

Standards

RI.9-10.2RI.9-10.5

Lesson

Analyze how Rumi conveys meaning through imagery and figurative language.

Materials

“Selected Poems by Rumi”
Chart paper
Colored markers

Standards

L.9-10.5RL.9-10.2RL.9-10.4SL.9-10.1

Lesson

Analyze the role of imagination and courage in our relationship to others and our society.

Materials

Reading Lolita in Tehran — pp. 232–235, 238–246, 248–253

Standards

RI.9-10.3RI.9-10.5

Lesson

Analyze the mood and structure at the start of Part 4.

Materials

Reading Lolita in Tehran — pp. 257–266, 269–273, 277–283

Standards

RI.9-10.2RI.9-10.4RI.9-10.5

Lesson

Writing

Write a short descriptive scene that establishes mood through diction and imagery.

Materials

Reading Lolita in Tehran — 257

Standards

RI.9-10.4W.9-10.3

Lesson

Analyze the internal and external conflicts the women and Nafisi face over the decision to leave Iran.

Materials

Reading Lolita in Tehran — pp. 283–288, 295–301, 311–314

Standards

RI.9-10.3RI.9-10.5

Lesson

Analyze how the final anecdotes of the memoir develop Nafisi's themes about choice, freedom, and fiction.

Materials

Reading Lolita in Tehran — pp. 315–328, 330–339

Standards

RI.9-10.2RI.9-10.3

Lesson

Assessment

Socratic Seminar

Engage in a Socratic seminar about Reading Lolita in Tehran by supporting arguments with strong textual evidence.

Materials

Reading Lolita in Tehran

Standards

SL.9-10.1SL.9-10.1.aSL.9-10.1.bSL.9-10.1.cSL.9-10.1.dSL.9-10.4

Lesson

Assessment

Performance Task

Brainstorm ideas for a personal narrative essay and complete a graphic organizer for the chosen topic.

Materials

Personal Narrative Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (G10, U5, L26)

Standards

W.9-10.4

Lesson

Assessment

Performance Task

Complete an outline for a personal narrative.

Materials

Personal Narrative Essay Outline (G10, U5, L27)

Standards

W.9-10.4W.9-10.5

Lesson

Assessment

Performance Task

Complete a draft of a personal narrative.

Standards

W.9-10.3.aW.9-10.3.bW.9-10.3.cW.9-10.3.dW.9-10.5

Lesson

Assessment

Performance Task

Provide feedback on a classmate's personal narrative and revise one's own personal narrative using suggestions from a peer review.

Materials

Personal Narrative Peer Review Worksheet (G10)

Standards

W.9-10.4W.9-10.5

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