Day 1

Paradise Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Context

    Kind of Activity:

    Research

    Objective:

    Students will gain a deeper understanding of the text by researching the context of the story.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3

    Structure:

    **Note: it is perfectly possible to extend this activity over a number of days by requesting that students go more in-depth in their research.**

    In order to better understand the motivations of the characters, and the events referenced in the novel, students need a foundation in American history, in particular black history. In this activity, students will focus on the changing world immediately before the events...

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