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This Betrayal in Literature—Barreiro lesson plan also includes:
- Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
- The Betrayal of Joseph (Genesis 37)
- Joseph's Reaction to Betrayal (Genesis 42)
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What do Roald Dahl's "Lamb to the Slaughter" and the Book of Genesis have in common? Both are complex texts that model how authors can approach the same concept—betrayal—in very different ways.
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- Set aside extra prep time to explore the many tabs and links provided in the resource
Classroom Considerations
- The unit is designed to be used between the middle and the end of eighth grade year
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Pros
- A short video provides viewers with background information to frame an understanding of the book of Genesis from the Christian Bible
- The tasks are carefully scaffolded to allow writers to make notes that will help them develop their essays
Cons
- The link to the dramatic reading of "Lamb to the Slaughter" does not work; however, several versions are available on the Internet