Teacher Guide

The Sound Machine 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 explore the themes and ethical questions raised by the story.

  2. 2

    To analyze the story's craft and imagery, as a work of fiction and of social commentary.

  3. 3

    To discuss and consider the motivations and characterization of the characters.

  4. 4

    To apply various critical lenses to the text in order to engage with its themes from multiple angles.

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