Empower your students to become media critics as they examine two versions of Kate Chopin’s compelling short story, “Désirée’s Baby.” By using a close reading of Chopin’s original text and a modern retelling of the story from the popular Fictional podcast, students will be equipped to meet the complex requirements of CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.7: Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums, including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment.
This PDF download includes a full-text copy of the public domain story, a link to an audio version of an actor reading “Desiree’s Baby,” a 10-question short answer question sheet (with detailed answer key, of course), and a link to the 29-minute podcast. Google Drive versions of the story and question sheet are also included.
Download includes: 7-page PDF + Google Drive version of student handouts (uneditable)
Want to expand this lesson? Help students learn more about author Kate Chopin’s life and literary works with this student-led author biography research activity.
Want to add another Kate Chopin short story to your class? Click here to check out my teaching materials for “The Story of an Hour,” her famous short story about the complications of marriage.
Please note: This item is included in my Short Story Unit Plan for Older Teens. To avoid a double-purchase, please do not buy the item on this page if you also intend to buy the budget-priced short story bundle.
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