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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1, "The Husband Stitch" - Chapter 2, "Inventory")
Objective
The first chapter introduces us to Carmen Maria Machado and also to her writing style. In this lesson, students will analyze Machado’s writing for how it reveals her strategies for using language to convey meaning.
Lesson
1. Close Reading: Read the first few paragraphs, and write a short essay that analyzes the writing style. How does Machado write? What kinds of words does she use? How are her sentences structured?
2. Small Group Discussion: Ask students to work together in small groups to characterize Machado’s style. When or how does she vary from that cadence? What does she lay emphasis on when she varies from her typical sentences? Ask each group to report back to the class after some time for discussion.
3. Class Discussion: How would you characterize Machado’s values as a writer? What does she talk about? How does she use language to set...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.1, 9-10.2, 9-10.10, 11-12.1, 11-12.2, 11-12.10
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