Objective: SWBAT evaluate one instance of flashback in “Death of a Salesman” and explain the author’s purpose for the flashback.
Do-Now: What is one thing in your life that you regret never doing? This could be an opportunity that was offered to you that you passed up or something you’ve always wanted to do, but were never able to. Why do you regret not doing this? If you had another chance, would you take it?
Today: 1) Teacher will review flashback and the class will discuss the flashback scenes from the previous day’s reading. Based on the flashbacks, what does it appear Willy has missed out on in his life? What do you believe are his biggest regrets?
2) Class will read pp. 41-47, examining Willy’s interchange with his imaginary uncle, Ben. Why might Willy be remembering his uncle at this point in the play?
3) In groups, class will read pp. 47-52, examining the flashback scene with Willy’s uncle, Ben. How does the play transition from Willy seeing an imaginary Ben to a flashback scene? What is the purpose of this flashback scene?
4) Letter to Your Past Self: Think of the opportunity you passed up that you wrote about for your Do-Now. Compose a letter from your present self to your past self, explaining what the opportunity was and why you feel your past self should have taken it. You may want to explain to yourself everything you missed and how your life is different because of this missed opportunity. Your letter should be a MINIMUM of TWENTY complete sentences.
Exit Slip: What do you believe is the author’s purpose for including the flashback scene with Willy’s uncle, Ben? What do you feel the author is trying to show us about Willy and his life?
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