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Lesson 1 (from Part I (Pages 1 - 60))
Objective
The objective of this lesson is for students to analyze the symbolism of Alexandra's ongoing quest for a raise at her job for the technology publication. Alexandra has worked for the company for several years, and she knows that she is one of the lower-paid people in her position. As Part I continues, Alexandra begins to wonder if part of the reason she is paid so poorly is because she is a woman and she is Asian. Her suspicions deepen after a managing editor uses the n-word in a large editorial meeting.
Lesson
Class Discussion: How does Alexandra feel about her pay at work? Why do you think she is so focused on asking for and securing a raise? What kind of response does she get from both her colleagues and her supervisors when she repeatedly asks for a raise? What are some of the excuses...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.1, 9-10.3, 9-10.10, 11-12.1, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.5, 9-10.9, 11-12.5, 11-12.9
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