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Who Has Power in Gilead?
Kind of Activity:
Classwide Discussion
Objective:
Students will be able to discuss the societal functions and classes so far in The Handmaid's Tale
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2
Structure:
Consider the various societal functions and classes we've learned about so far in The Handmaid's Tale. As a class, you may wish to make a chart on your Smart Board or blackboard listing name, roles and responsibilities, and some examples of characters who fall under that category.
For example:
Marthas/Do housework, cooking, cleaning, look after children/Rita and Cora
Handmaids/Go shopping, bear children for...
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