“Lullaby”

By Leslie Marmon Silko

An Interactive Notebook

Week 15
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Learning Target RL.2: I can determine
two or more themes or central ideas of a text and
analyze their development over the course of the
text.

Directions: Read the following short story and complete the

assignment below.

Click here to access "Lullaby"

Click here for audio of story

A major theme of “Lullaby” is grief/loss. What is the author

trying to say about grief/loss? Use textual evidence to support
your argument.

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Learning Target RL.1: I can cite strong
and thorough textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says explicitly,
including determining where the text
leaves matters uncertain.
Mood: In literature, mood is the atmosphere of the narrative. Mood is
created by means of setting, attitude, and descriptions. Though
atmosphere and setting are connected, they may be considered separately
to a degree.

Step 1: Decide what mood the author is trying to set for this story.

Step 2: Find two examples from the text of the story that illustrate the
mood you think the author is trying to set. Explain your argument and be
sure to cite your evidence.

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 Asynchronous
Wednesday
Learning Target RI.7: I can integrate
and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in different
media or formats (e.g., visually,
quantitatively) as well as in print in
order to address a question or solve a
problem.

Directions: First, watch the following TED Talk: Click here to watch
TED Talk "America’s Native Prisoners of War". Next, read the prompt
below and complete your response in the space provided.

The 1970s, during which Silko’s short story “Lullaby” was first written,
were a significant time in the history of Native American struggles with
mainstream American culture. There were pivotal political, cultural and
economic struggles of Native American tribes from the 1960s through
today. As evidenced by Aaron Huey’s Ted Talk, what has changed as a
result of these struggles? Was has not changed?

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Reflection
Learning Target W.3: I
can use precise words and
phrases, relevant
descriptive details, and
sensory language to
convey a vivid picture of
the experiences, events,
setting, and/or characters
Directions:
First, choose one physical possession that you own that has a significant
meaning or symbolism in your life. Explain why it is important.

Next, make a list of 4 items (not people) that Ayah holds dear. Explain the
importance of each item and detail why it is symbolic.
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Learning Target W.3: I can
use precise words and phrases,
relevant descriptive details, and
sensory language to convey a
vivid picture of the experiences,
events, setting, and/or
characters

Directions: Traditions and culture play a huge part in “Lullaby.” In the

space below, tell of a tradition or activity that you have practiced,
experienced, read about, learned about. What were the special events
surrounding the tradition? How does it impact the people that participate?

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