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Lesson 1 (from Pages 77-79)
Objective
Students will analyze how Roupenian brings together elements within the exposition stage of "Cat Person" in order to set up a complex world that will serve multiple functions as the story progresses.
Plot development is an incredibly important and multifaceted element of any story, and Roupenian’s story “Cat Person” is no exception. The inclusion of a strong exposition stage of a story about male/female dynamics, power imbalances, and misunderstandings phase is crucial to setting up major themes of the work, in this case laying the framework for theme inclusions such as double standards, gender inequity, and gaps between generations. By analyzing the exposition phase of the story, students can gain a greater understanding of how the exposition phase works and the purpose an author has in mind when including certain elements in the exposition phase.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What are the five stages within...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.4, 9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.4, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.5, 11-12.5
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