Brother Lesson Plan

Journaling as Michael

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will think critically about Michael as a character in order to write from her perspective.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9

Structure:

For this activity, students will write a journal entry as if they are Michael. Their journal entry will be written on the night after Aisha throws the rock at the cop car. Their job is to get into Michael's mind and explore all the things she is thinking about. Their entries should include things like how he feels about Aisha overall and particularly her...