Absalom, Absalom Lesson Plan

Chapters 1 and 2

Common Core Objectives

1. 1

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1

   Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

2. 2

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1

   
   Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will engage in all of the suggested...