Don't Let Me Be Lonely Lesson Plan

Television vs. Internet

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will examine the book's representation of television and will discuss how its message applies to the internet age.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4

Structure:

Begin the activity by having students casually discuss the role of television in the book. How is television represented? What is television's role/presence in American life? What does Rankine seem to be saying about television?

Next, remind students that the book was published in 2004. Ask them if they think television has changed since the book's...