Founding Brothers Lesson Plan

Classical Models

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

To better understand classical allusions in Founding Brothers

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.6

Structure:

Divide the class into five groups and assign each group one of the chapters they've read thus far, including the preface. Have each group compile a list of references to antiquity in their assigned their chapter. They should then conduct research to learn what these allusions mean and write a sentence for each explaining what Ellis wants to imply when he deploys these allusions. Students should upload their work to a classroom website or blog so that everyone can...