Surviving Repression: Persepolis

Lesson 18
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ELA

Unit 4

8th Grade

Lesson 18 of 21

Objective


Determine themes in Persepolis and explain how Satrapi develops them in the text.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi 

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What theme does Satrapi develop on the topic of resistance? Write a paragraph in which you explain how she develops this theme over the course of the text. Provide examples from at least two different sections of the text and be sure to use references to text and images to support your answer.

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • What thematic topics does Satrapi explore in this text?

  • What theme about family does Satrapi develop through the incidents in this final chapter?

  • In the final chapter of the text, Marji vows to "always be true" to herself. Where and how does Satrapi develop the theme that it is important for a person to remain true to themself, no matter what sacrifices they need to make or risks they must take to do so? Provide examples from at least two different sections of the novel, and be sure to use text and images to support your answer.

Discussion Questions

  • At the end of the text, Marji’s father says to her, "Don’t forget where you come from." How does this book represent an attempt to do that?

Vocabulary


Academic

theme

n.

the author’s message in the text about the way the world works or what it means to be human. Generally applied to literary texts (fiction, poetry, dramatic works).

thematic topic

n.

a one- or two-word phrase that describes the overarching topic of a text or section of text.

Homework


To ensure that students are prepared for the next lesson, have students complete the following reading for homework. Use guidance from the next lesson to identify any additional language or background support students may need while independently engaging with the text.

  • Article: “Why do Muslim women wear a hijab?” by Caitlin Killian 

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.8.2 — Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.

Supporting Standards

L.8.6
RI.8.1
RI.8.10
SL.8.1
SL.8.6
W.8.1
W.8.1.a
W.8.1.b
W.8.4
W.8.9
W.8.9.b
W.8.10
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