AP Lit: Raymond Carver's "Cathedral" Analysis Lesson & Q2 Prompt

Raymond Carver's short story "Cathedral" focuses on a judgmental man who has a change of heart following an evening with an old friend of his wife.

Jigsaw Lesson

After students have read the story, use this lesson to have students dive deeper into the short story. This jigsaw activity focuses on symbols, themes, and characterization items.

What's Included:

• Google Slideshow with SIX different topics.
  • Each topic has multiple questions that students will need to reflect and respond on.
  • Space is provided for students to type on the slideshow so the presentation can be presented as a full class at the end
  • This slideshow pairs well with How to Read Literature like a Professor activities

Q2 Essay Prompt Lesson

The lesson features an excerpt from the story and an AP Literature and Composition styled Q2 essay prompt.

• A thesis template is provided based on teachings in the Q2 Step-by-Step Slideshow Lesson.
• Note, this is not a prompt from the actual exam, but it is created using the prompt template issued by College Board.

What's Included

• Excerpt from "Cathedral" with the Q2 created prompt
• Thesis template

Other Related Resources

• Bell Ringer Lessons
• Teach the Q1 Essay: Slideshow Bundle
• Teach the Q2 Essay: Step-by-Step Slideshow
• Teach the Q3 Essay: Slideshow Bundle
• Multiple Choice Strategies Slideshow
• Other AP Resources

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