Around the World in 80 Days Lesson Plan

Four Characters: One Goal

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will analyze each character and determine each one's motives for completing the journey around the world.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.3

Structure:

As Around the World in 80 Days comes to a close, four characters (Phileas Fogg, Passepartout, Aouda, and Fix) are united by a common goal--to reach England as quickly as possible. Each of our four principal characters is very motivated to complete the journey--but they are all motivated for different reasons.

Divide the class into groups of 2 - 4 people. Have each group divide a piece of paper...