Operational Objectives
Completion requirements
By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:
- Summarize the plot and themes of Rip Van Winkle.
- Describe how the story serves as a national allegory.
- Identify allegorical elements in other American folktales.
- Examine how Irving uses folklore to critique historical change.
- Debate whether Rip Van Winkle supports or challenges the idea of progress.
- Rewrite a modern version of Rip Van Winkle with contemporary themes.
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