The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (2020)

Lesson 9
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ELA

Unit 8

7th Grade

Lesson 9 of 23

Objective


Analyze how other characters influence Junior’s perception of himself.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie  pp. 67 – 81

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

According to The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, how do other people’s perceptions of Junior impact his perception of himself? 

Key Questions


  • p. 67 - Why does the author use the metaphor "It would have been like King Kong battling Godzilla?" What does he mean by this?
  • Explain how Grandmother and Eugene's perceptions of Junior's choice affect his belief in himself.
  • Explain how Junior changes in order to impress Penelope.

Common Core Standards


  • RL.7.3 — Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
  • RL.7.6 — Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.

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Analyze Gordy’s influence on Junior’s perspective.

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