Kokoro Lesson Plan

"The Book Was Better"

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will watch and respond to a film adaptation of the novel.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.9

Structure:

As a seminal work of Japanese literature, Kokoro has been adapted several times to stage and screen. Two films have been made: one in 1955, and another in 1973. It has also been adapted into a two-episode anime series, a television special, and two manga.

For this activity, students will split into groups. Each group will pick a different adaptation of Kokoro to watch/read. As they do so, they should take notes on the following questions:

* What are some of the...