Day 1

Dune Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Vital Vocab

    Kind of Activity:

    Classwide Discussion

    Objective:

    Students will list and define important terms in the book's universe.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1

    Structure:

    Dune is a novel full of names and concepts invented by the author. Although there is a glossary in the back, students may find it helpful to have the important vocabulary written down for themselves. The entire class will come to an agreement on the definitions of the following terms:

    1. Arrakis
    2. Bene Gesserit
    3. Fremen
    4. gom jabbar
    5. Kwisatz Haderach
    6. spice melange
    7. Muad'Dib

    The instructor should revisit and add to this list as we continue our study of the novel and...

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