How Much Land Does a Man Need?

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How Much Land Does a Man Need? Leo Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy

Goals Content Goal- we will work on summary, theme, and author’s purpose (+1) Language Goal- To support answers using text-based, cited details (10.W.9) and to determine word meanings using context and/or word patterns (10.L.4). (+1)

Pre-teaching Vocabulary Sort these words into the two categories and guess their definitions (+5). aggrieved arable disparaged fallow piqued Word Sort Farming Words Anger Words

Vocabulary- Checking the Guesses (+5) Farming Words arable – suitable for growing crops fallow – plowed but not planted Anger Words piqued - offended disparaged -belittled aggrieved - wronged

Pre-reading Journal What is your weakness? Is there a possession you can’t have enough of, or cannot resist buying another of? Maybe it’s flip-flops, funky socks, or funny t-shirts? Maybe you have to get a milkshake every time you eat at a certain restaurant. Elaborate on this “obsession” in ten or more complex sentences. Consider your word choice carefully. (+10)

Author & Literary Element Leo Tolstoy – write an interesting detail from Leo’s life using the biography on page 128. (+1) parable – define a parable in your own words by using the information on page 129. (+1)

During Reading: first page What proverb does Pahom’s wife mention at the beginning of the story? What might this foreshadow? (literary elements) (+2) Who does Pahom encourage to be his enemy through the story? How is this likely to work out for him? (prediction) (+2)

During Reading Pahom’s original lifestyle, serf/peasant (+4) Pros Cons

During Reading Pahom’s second lifestyle on 40 acres (+4) Pros Cons

During Reading Pahom’s third lifestyle on 125 acres (+4) Pros Cons

During Reading Pahom’s fourth lifestyle on 13,000+ acres (+4) Pros Cons

Post-Reading What is the answer to our riddle? How much land does a man need? (theme) (+1) Connect the proverb Pahom’s wife mentioned at the start to the moral of this parable. What is the author’s purpose? (literary elements) (+1)

Assessment – CAT Questions Support your answers with text-based details; cite the pages. (LC02) Write a summary of Pahom measuring the land for his last farm including three details from the story in your answer. Do not forget to write an overarching statement. (+3) (LA05) How does this story fit the definition of a parable? Include two details from the story in your answer. (+3) (LT10) How is this story similar to other stories/songs/movies/TV shows you know? Include two details from the story in your answer; don’t forget to include details from the text too. (+3)

Post-reading Journal What do you think causes greed? Think of what might inspire the greed you see in others or look inside yourself for ideas. Is it need? Is it want? Elaborate on this prompt in ten or more complex sentences. Consider your word choice carefully. (+10)