Day 1

Before the Coffee Gets Cold Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    The Novel in the Genre of Magical Realism

    Kind of Activity:

    Technology

    Objective:

    Students will understand the genre of magical realism and make infographics that clearly, accurately, and creatively explain what it is and how the novel is a part of this genre.

    Structure:

    Begin this activity by introducing the class to the literary/artistic genre of magical realism, providing students with the following:

    - Magical Realism In 6 Minutes: Literary Fantasy or Fantastic Literature? (YouTube video)
    - What Is Magical Realism? (MasterClass article)
    - 11 questions you're too embarrassed to ask about magical realism (Vox article)

    Watch the video together as a class, but have...

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