Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Lesson Plan

Variations on a Theme

Kind of Activity:

Mixed Media

Objective:

Students will illustrate one of the novel's main themes using a variety of media sources.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4

Structure:

Begin this activity by reviewing the novel's major themes. At this point, students should be quite familiar with them and able to recite them back without hesitation. Nonetheless, it may be helpful to guide a discussion that seeks specific examples of where each theme arises. Encourage students to take notes.

Next, each student will pick a theme and illustrate it using an visual artistic medium of their choice. Students may,...