Original PromptCreate a student-facing Honors English 11 worksheet titled:
WHAT DO WE VALUE?
Money, Time, and the Cost of Living in Barbara Kingsolver's "Quality Time"
COURSE CONTEXT
This is for an Honors English 11 class beginning a literature unit centered on themes of MONEY.
Students will begin the unit by reading Barbara Kingsolver's short story "Quality Time."
The worksheet should serve TWO purposes:
1. Guide students through careful comprehension and close reading of the story.
2. Begin moving stude...
This learning resource is focused on analyzing Barbara Kingsolver's story 'Quality Time' to explore themes related to money, time, and personal values. It consists of multiple sections that guide students through various stages of comprehension and thematic interpretation. Students are encouraged to reflect on what constitutes wealth, the relationship between money and happiness, and how time is perceived as a form of currency. The resource includes character trackers, comprehension questions, and sections dedicated to analyzing the author's craft, dialogue, and thematic developments in the story. It challenges students to articulate their understanding of wealth and value through structured activities and reflections, ultimately leading to a synthesis that highlights the interconnectedness of money, time, and value.