Senior Short Story - 2BRO2B by Kurt Vonnegut Jr
Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s 2BR02B is set in a future where ageing and disease have been eliminated, but every new birth must be balanced by a death. When a father expecting triplets discovers that only one of his children can survive, he faces an impossible choice. This senior text study takes students through the background to the story, a range of literary elements, and more challenging activities involving interpretation and critical thinking.
Content note: 2BR02B explores mature themes, including suicide, assisted death, state-sanctioned killing, and the death of infants. Teachers should consider the suitability of the text for their students.
Designed for Years 12-13 (Grades 11-12), the workbook can be used for whole-class teaching, independent work, or cover work.
This resource includes:
⭐ An editable student workbook
⭐ A teacher answer book with suggested answers and guidance
You and your students will enjoy:
❤️ An editable format so you can adapt the resource to suit your class.
❤️ Clear tables and organisers to support students as they develop their analytical skills.
❤️ Background information on Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and the historical context of the story.
❤️ A wide range of notes and activities covering literary traditions, genre, conventions, and key literary elements.
❤️ More challenging activities that encourage students to consider different interpretations, explore moral dilemmas, and make connections beyond the text.
Formats:
🖥️ Microsoft PowerPoint, resized to an A4 page. This means your resource:
- Is completely editable.
- Will easily upload to your Google Drive if you prefer the Googley suite.
- Is printable 📃
🖥️ A PDF version of each document.
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