One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Lesson 27
icon/ela/white

ELA

Unit 3

11th Grade

Lesson 27 of 37

Objective


Describe how McMurphy’s influence has changed Bromden. 

Readings and Materials


  • Book: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey  pp. 215 – 224

Fishtank Plus

Unlock features to optimize your prep time, plan engaging lessons, and monitor student progress.

Target Task


Question 1

Over the course of this section, Bromden’s attitude shifts from:

Create a free account or sign in to view multiple choice options

Question 2

Which choice best describes Bromden’s view of McMurphy’s behavior on p. 217?

Create a free account or sign in to view multiple choice options

Question 3

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Create a free account or sign in to view multiple choice options

Key Questions


  • Why does the author continue to include Bromden’s flashbacks?  
  • How does Bromden feel about his flashbacks?
  • What does Geever discover about Bromden on p.215?
  • How does McMurphy react to this discovery?
  • What does Bromden mean when he says “big” and “little” on pages 219-220?
  • How does the dialogue between McMurphy and Bromden reinforce the significance of the Combine?
  • What does it foreshadow about McMurphy?
  • What does Bromden reveal to McMurphy and how does he respond? 

Notes


  • Students should read Jackson’s speech as an extended Do Now or introduction to today’s reading in the novel. 
  • Students should also answer the first key question (about the homework reading) prior to reading the novel today.
  • For homework, or to start class the following day, consider also having students read the following as well as it gives the Native American Perspective on “Indian Removal”
  • Link to the Spearmint gum song
  • If students do not complete the reading in class, assign the end of the chapter for homework, having students annotate for a discussion about “big” and “small” and what is meant by it. 
  • The audiobook reading of the singing of the song is helpful for establishing tone. If you have access to the audiobook, you may wish to play this clip.
icon/arrow/right/large copy

Lesson 26

icon/arrow/right/large

Lesson 28

Lesson Map

A7CB09C2-D12F-4F55-80DB-37298FF0A765

Request a Demo

See all of the features of Fishtank in action and begin the conversation about adoption.

Learn more about Fishtank Learning School Adoption.

Contact Information

School Information

What courses are you interested in?

ELA

Math

Are you interested in onboarding professional learning for your teachers and instructional leaders?

Yes

No

Any other information you would like to provide about your school?

Effective Instruction Made Easy

Effective Instruction Made Easy

Access rigorous, relevant, and adaptable ELA lesson plans for free