Paul's Case Lesson Plan

Charley's Diary

Kind of Activity:

Collaborative Writing

Objective:

Students will creatively engage with the story.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.10, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4

Structure:

Charley Edwardes is an important element in the first part of "Paul's Case." One of the more interesting aspects to Charley is his feelings toward Paul, which are somewhat ambiguous.

To help expand our understanding of the story, students will write a 2- to 3-paragraph diary entry, which retells one of Paul's...