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Day 1

Heart of Darkness Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Going to the Congo

    Kind of Activity:

    Group Discussion

    Objective:

    Students will be able to understand the perspective of Marlow's narration and mimic his style in their own writing.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.6, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.7, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.4

    Structure:

    Pick a scenario from the section, and ask students what they would have done if they were Marlow. Brainstorm as a class.

    After students are comfortable brainstorming, start to introduce other characters. You may say, "What about the station master?" After students have discussed a few other characters, ask them to pick...

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