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Lesson 1 (from Part 1: Chapters 1-4)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss the disappointments and struggles Andrei is facing in his life, and how disappointment influences his decision to go to Moscow. Andrei has a Ph.D., but he has no job prospects. He is discouraged that so many of his classmates have jobs and are doing well.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What is the only job that Andrei has been able to get? What are some jobs and projects his classmates have? How long has Andrei studied Russian literature and history? How long has he been looking for a job? How has he exhausted all the available post-graduate fellowships? Why is he disappointed in the opportunities that are available to him? Why is he desperate to leave New York? how do his struggles and disappointment with his prospects make him want to do something else? What type of future does...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(d), 11-12.7
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