Oryx and Crake Lesson Plan

"I Am Not My Childhood," and Other Lies Told by Snowman

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will be able to analyze how Jimmy's character is affected by his relationships and surroundings.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.6

Structure:

The early chapters of Oryx and Crake focus heavily on its protagonist's childhood. These early years may not seem important, but they can be seen as a microcosm of Jimmy's eventual character trajectory. As a class, investigate the chapters in which Jimmy recalls his childhood, and encourage students to remember the events and relationships that shape him. These...