King Solomon's Mines Lesson Plan

Letters To Yourself

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will write three journal entries from three different characters' viewpoints.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3

Structure:

Throughout our first two days of studying King Solomon's Mines, we have met a number of different characters from distinct races and cultures, providing a unique perspective from each. Quatermain is a white man from England; Captain Good is a fellow Brit with a military background; Umbopa is a self-assured and loyal Kukuana.

For this activity, students will prepare three journal entries of 300-500 words, each exploring the perspective of one of these...