Lesson Plan

"The Lady, Or The Tiger?" Which Do You Choose?: Internal and External Conflict

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"How come there's no ending?" After a close reading of Frank R. Stockton's tale "The Lady, or the Tiger?" in which scholars examine each of the main characters' conflicts and motivations, writers craft their own ending using textual evidence to support their choice. Class ends with a philosophical chairs discussion of readers' choices and what they feel is the prevailing theme of the story.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Requires extra prep time to collect and prepare the many materials needed for the activities
  • Enlarge and laminate the Magnetic Statements and post them in the room
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a projection device for the presentation
Pros
  • The 10-page plan is carefully scaffolded and includes notes for instructors
Cons
  • None