Teacher Guide

Z For Zachariah 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

    Students will learn about the historical context of the novel related to nuclear warfare, the Cold War, and the threat of nuclear apocalypse.

  2. 2

    Students will understand the novel from a feminist lens, looking at how it explores gender roles and gender-related power dynamics.

  3. 3

    Students will identify and analyze important themes and symbols in the text and their relevance in both a historical and contemporary context.

  4. 4

    Students will understand the purpose of the science-fiction subgenre of dystopian fiction through the lens of Z for Zachariah.

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