Question Wheel “A Good Man is Hard to Find” When you see the title, what questions come to mind? Can you think of questions relating to Southern Lit characteristics? “A Good Man is Hard to Find” Can you think of questions about the characters, setting, plot? Are there things that are confusing to you? Ask those questions too!

I can utilize textual evidence to support my beliefs about a text. Learning Target: I can utilize textual evidence to support my beliefs about a text. To better understand and comprehend what you have read, you will complete a variety of writing activities which help you analyze the events in the story and your connection to the text. ELAGSE8W4: The student will produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Southern Gothic Literature Southern gothic writers leverage the details of the American South—the lonely plantations, aging Southern belles, dusty downtowns, dilapidated slave quarters, Spanish moss and Southern charm—to bring life to their slice of history.

Characteristics of Southern Gothic Lit One of the defining features of southern gothic is the cast of off-kilter characters, many of whom are "not right in the head." The genre is riddled with many broken bodies, and even more broken souls. When southern gothic authors examine the human condition, they see the potential to do harm. Morality is in question for many characters. A major theme for southern gothic writers hinges on innocence, and the innocent's place in the world—where they are often asked to act as redeemer. But this is still a genre of love and loss. In the end, purity of heart rarely overpowers desperation.

Some of the symbolism could be places, names, sayings, etc. Religious Symbolism “A Good Man is Hard to Find” is full of religious symbolism. O’Connor was a devout Catholic and portrayed her thoughts of religion into her stories. Hint: Some of the symbolism could be places, names, sayings, etc. ELACC8W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

What do you see? Revisit the first 6 pages of the story. Draw a picture for each page that represents what happens on that particular page. At the end of your drawing, I should be able to see the first half in pictures. For example: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ELACC8W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Use the plot diagram/plot map structure to identify the key events of the story, “A Good Man is Hard to Find.” ELACC8W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Finish Reading Comprehension Check #2 Who comes and finds the family after they wreck? Who goes off in the woods first? What does the Grandmother say that the Misfit should do? How many times is the Grandmother shot? Who does The Misfit “symbolize” in the story? ELACC8W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.