Students should read from the beginning of Chapter 7 "The Lawyer · The Factory-Owner · The Painter" to the end of Chapter 8 "Block, the Corn Merchant · The Dismissal of the Lawyer."
Common Core Objectives
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4
Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will engage in all of the suggested classroom exercises and activities and discuss all of the thought questions.
Content Summary for Teachers
7: The Lawyer · The Factory-Owner · The Painter
As Joseph K. struggles to focus on his job at the bank, he reflects on his trial...