CSA 3 Reteach: Unreliable Narrator

Oh, man, these teachers. I mean, they got it in for me. Four different teachers sent me to the principal in the same month. It must be a conspiracy. And, I tell you, I don't deserve it. Nope. This is just another classic case of bullying.

1. Is this narrator reliable or unreliable?

• Reliable

• Unreliable

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Oh, man, these teachers. I mean, they got it in for me. Four different teachers sent me to the principal in the same month. It must be a conspiracy. And, I tell you, I don't deserve it. Nope. This is just another classic case of bullying

2. Which of the following quotes is the best evidence to prove your answer?

• "Oh, man, these teachers."

• "Four different teachers sent me to the principal in the same month."

• "And, I tell you, I don't deserve it."

• "This is just another classic case of bullying."

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Explain how the following evidence best explains why the narrator is unreliable.

"Four different teachers sent me to the principal in the same month"

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The buildings –they are so beautiful. We have nothing like them in my country. And the sun, when it shines on the windows, it is golden. Even the – what are they called – sidewalks. They glisten. Perhaps they have diamonds in them. I am so lucky to be here in Milwaukee. It is surely the most beautiful city in all the world.

Is this narrator reliable or unreliable?

• Reliable

• Unreliable

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The buildings –they are so beautiful. We have nothing like them in my country. And the sun, when it shines on the windows, it is golden. Even the – what are they called – sidewalks. They glisten. Perhaps they have diamonds in them. I am so lucky to be here in Milwaukee. It is surely the most beautiful city in all the world.

Which of the following reasons most closely matches why this narrator is reliable or unreliable?

• Self-interest (unreliable) / No self-interest (reliable)

• Lack of knowledge or experience (unreliable) / Knowledgeable and experienced (reliable)

• Immoral (unreliable) / Moral (reliable)

• Actions not consistent with thoughts or speech (unreliable) / actions match what narrator thinks or says (reliable)

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The buildings –they are so beautiful. We have nothing like them in my country. And the sun, when it shines on the windows, it is golden. Even the – what are they called – sidewalks. They glisten. Perhaps they have diamonds in them. I am so lucky to be here in Milwaukee. It is surely the most beautiful city in all the world.

What evidence from the text supports your answer to the previous question?

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Well, today's the day. I have to break up with her. I'm getting kidded all the time by the guys. They say she's not cool enough for me. Just because she dresses a little differently and is so

involved in school. And I like her. A lot. I really do. But I can't stand the kidding. I'm afraid everyone will start to think I'm not cool enough for them. So I'll just have to tell her I can't see her anymore.

Which of the following reasons most closely matches why this narrator is unreliable?

• He is immoral because he says, “So I’ll just have to tell her I can’t see her anymore.”

• He has a lack of knowledge because he says, “They say she’s not cool enough for me.”

• His actions are not consistent with his speech because he says, “And I like her.  A lot.  I really do.”

• e is too emotional because he says, “Well, today’s the day.”

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Why isn't the option "he is too emotional because he says, “Well, today’s the day.” from the previous question a sign of the narrators unreliability?

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I am worryed because my daughter Joan's english teacher is way to hard. Joan brang home her homework yesterday and I cant even understand it and Im an adult! I think that teacher, he

should be fired.

Is this narrator reliable?

• Yes, because as an adult, she has experienced school and knows what should be taught.

• Yes, because she is being moral by standing up for her daughter.

• No, because her lack of knowledge makes her opinion unreliable

• No, because she has a self-interest in what her daughter should or should not be learning.

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I am worryed because my daughter Joan's english teacher is way to hard. Joan brang home her homework yesterday and I cant even understand it and Im an adult! I think that teacher, he

should be fired.

What is the evidence that this parent is unreliable because of low intelligence/lack of knowledge?

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