A Hunger Artist Lesson Plan

Life of Kafka

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will research Kafka's life and consider the connection between the author and his work

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.8, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.2

Structure:

Create a collective timeline for the class spanning the years of Franz Kafka's life—either a physical timeline on chart paper or an online timeline using classroom software. Divide students into two groups. One group should be assigned to research the major events of Kafka's life, both regarding his writing and his personal life. Where did he live? What was his family life like? Did he marry or have...