Blossoms of the Savannah Lesson Plan

Lord Egerton, the real Lord Ngata

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will discuss the real life Lord Egerton, compare his story with Blossoms of the Savannah, then complete a creative writing exercise in which they envision a different outcome from that in the book.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.6

Structure:

To begin, students should read about Lord Egerton’s Castle, the real life castle with the true backstory that inspired the...