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Death of a Salesman (2020)

Lesson 1

ELA

Unit 10

7th Grade

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Objective

Explain Arthur Miller’s motive for writing Death of a Salesman, based on his biography.

Readings and Materials

Website: Arthur Miller Biography

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Explain Arthur Miller’s motive for writing Death of a Salesman, based on his biography.

Arthur Miller Biography

Standards

RI.7.2

Analyze the purpose of the stage directions.

Death of a Salesman pp. 11–23

Standards

RL.7.5RL.7.6

Explain Miller’s repeated symbolism of nature in Act I.

Death of a Salesman pp. 23–33
“Movie clip”

Standards

RL.7.4

Analyze how Miller uses juxtaposition of the stockings to symbolize his inability to provide for his family.

Death of a Salesman pp. 34–41

Standards

RL.7.4RL.7.5

Analyze how Linda’s dialogue contributes to the playwright’s critique of American culture (of capitalism).

Death of a Salesman pp. 42–57

Standards

RL.7.5

Analyze how Biff and Happy’s dialogue contributes to the mood.

Death of a Salesman pp. 58–69

Standards

RL.7.5

Explain how Arthur Miller’s belief about American culture (capitalism) seeps into this scene between worker and boss.

Death of a Salesman pp. 70–84

Standards

RL.7.2RL.7.4

Explain how the author uses monologue to develop the theme of popularity and reputation.

Death of a Salesman pp. 84–94
“Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Opening Monologue”

Standards

RL.7.2RL.7.5

Explain how Miller juxtaposes Charley and Willy in order to reveal Willy’s tendency for self-destruction and false pride.

Death of a Salesman pp. 95–103

Standards

RL.7.3

Analyze how self-deception functions as a coping mechanism for Willy Loman.

Death of a Salesman pp. 105–116

Standards

RL.7.3

Explain Willy’s motivation to commit suicide.

Death of a Salesman pp. 116–127

Standards

RL.7.3

Analyze how Willy’s self-deception leads to his suicide.

Death of a Salesman pp. 128–139 — and Requiem

Standards

RL.7.3

Debate whether or not Willy’s suicide resolved any of his problems.

Death of a Salesman — Entire text

Standards

SL.7.1

Explain how Willy Loman can be defined as a tragic hero.

Death of a Salesman — Entire text

Standards

W.7.2

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