Kanthapura Lesson Plan

Understanding Kanthapura's Caste System

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will better understand Hindu caste system and connect it to the socio-economic structure of Kanthapura.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9

Structure:

Most students will likely not have a clear understanding of the Hindu caste system. As it is an important element of the book, helping them understand its hierarchal groups and its history will provide much-needed insight for comprehending everything that happens in Kanthapura.

Begin by discussing as a class what they know about the Hindu caste system based on the first...