Meridian Lesson Plan

Understanding the Civil Rights Movement

Kind of Activity:

Long-term Project

Objective:

Students will utilize technology and research in a multimedia presentation of the novel's setting and events and historical context

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2.A, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2.B, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.8

Structure:

This two-day activity will allow the students to connect the setting and narrative of Meridian with coinciding historical events and broader historical themes, using a range of media and technological tools. The students will research the events surrounding this novel and prepare a short presentation that they will present to...