O Pioneers Lesson Plan

The Trial of Frank Shabata Part 1

Kind of Activity:

Role Play

Objective:

To conduct a group discussion and roleplay, exploring the key themes of the book

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.10

Structure:

At the end of this section, Frank Shabata murders Emil and Marie. In the first part of this two-part activity, students will prepare for a mock trial of Frank Shabata, to take place at the end of the book. To prepare, students should be divided into different characters. Multiple students may be assigned to individual characters in order to share the workload and involve...