About This Lesson
This is a ninth grade ELA Unit, Lesson 4 out of 4. Immigration: An Ethical Dilemma - Paranoia: Close Reading of a Short Story. This lesson engages students in repeated close readings of a complex text, with each reading focused on developing a deeper understanding of various aspects of the text. Aligned to Common Core State Standards: CC.9.RL.1 , CC.10.RL.1 , CC.9.RL.3 , CC.10.RL.3 , CC.9.RL.5 , CC.10.RL.5 , CC.9.RL.10 , CC.10.RL.10 , CCRA.R.1 , CCRA.R.3 , CCRA.R.5 , CCRA.R.10