Read the second half of The Zoo Story, from the beginning of Jerry’s “dog speech” to the end of the play.
Common Core Objectives
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.5
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
"The Zoo Story": second half
Jerry launches into a long, rambling story about his intense, combative relationship with his landlady’s dog. Jerry and the dog despise each other. Jerry tries to win...