Teacher Guide

The Way Up to Heaven Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    To analyze the characteristics of macabre short stories.

  2. 2

    To identify and analyze the literary elements of the story.

  3. 3

    To identify the major themes of “The Way Up to Heaven” and situate the story alongside stories with similar themes.

  4. 4

    To create and support arguments in peer-to-peer discussions about the social and moral dilemmas presented in the story.

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