This is the story about a poor mother s struggle to bring up her children, one of whom grew up to become famous. Answers will be listed on the chalkboard. Students then read aloud the short story which will be followed by class discussion. Discussion will center on the elements that make Mallie and her children a family. Students will be asked to pick out the elements on the board that fit Mallie s family.
Discussion then moves to all the other elements on the board.
Short story, Mallie and Her Children. Procedure Students will exchange papers and read each other s definitions of family. After some discussion, class will come up with one comprehensive definition to which we ll refer thoughout the unit. The teacher summarizes the short story and proceeds to question students about the functions of the family in the story. Answers will be listed on the board.