Analyzing Vonnegut's View of the Future and his Commentary on the Present in “Harrison Bergeron”

Students will read Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.'s short story "Harrison Bergeron" and analyze his use of the elements of characterization and symbolism to support the ironic tone developed in the text in this lesson.
Resource ID#: 48865 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Kurt Vonnegut, literary elements, objective summary, literary devices, Harrison Bergeron, analysis, plot, tone, irony, characterization
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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