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Lesson 1 (from Gussie to Fannie - Pages 1-54)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss the preparation for Florence's funeral, and what is revealed about Jewish burial rites. The Adler family is Jewish. Florence's body is prepared and her service held according to traditional Jewish burial rites.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What type of funeral home is Florence taken to? How does the funeral director begin the Jewish burial rites as he picks up Florence's body? What are Esther's thoughts as they go through some of the burial rites? Why is Esther reluctant to allow women of the Chevra Kadisha to wash Florence's body and dress it in the burial wrappings? Why does Esther cover mirrors in the house? Where is Florence's funeral held? What is the order of the service? Who speaks? What is the last thing that is done? Why do Joseph and Esther throw dirt on the casket? What is revealed...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(e), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(e), 11-12.7
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