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Lesson 1 (from Section 1: "Active Shooter" through "Bruised")
Objective
The objective of this Daily Lesson is to acquire background information on the fictionalized form of autobiographical essay commonly written by David Sedaris. Although many readers assume that Sedaris's autobiographical essays are factual, they are in truth somewhat loosely based on his actual memories and experiences. This lesson offers students some background on this type of essay, then asks them to consider the ethical ramifications of presenting quasi-fictional accounts as nonfiction as well as the purpose of blending the real and the fictional in this way.
Lesson
Research Activity: Use online research to answer the following questions:
1) What scandal broke after James Frey published A Million Little Pieces?
2) How are the questions that arose around Frey's book relevant to David Sedaris's autobiographical essays?
Small Group Debate Activity: Divide the class into groups of four to six. Assign half of the group members to defend the practice...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.7, 9-10.9, 9-10.10, 11-12.7, 11-12.9, 11-12.10
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