Americanah Lesson Plan

Realities of Immigration (Day One)

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will be able to understand the context in which the characters navigate their choices

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:

Ifemelu is anxious about getting a visa to the United States and is surprised by how smoothly it goes. Why do students think she is surprised? Do they think Obinze will have a similar experience when he tries to meet her? Why or why not?

Divide students into small groups. Each group should choose a character or category of person who might be immigrating to the United States from a...