Peace Like a River Lesson Plan

Comparing characters

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

To draw out the distinct characteristics of the different characters

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1.A

Structure:

Students will pick two major characters (from the pool of Reuben, Swede, Davy, Jeremiah, Roxanna, and Waltzer) and compare them to one another. First, students will work with a partner to create a Venn diagram that compares the characters, noting their similarities and differences. Then, the students will work on their own, using the Venn diagram, to write two pages answering the following questions: How are these characters alike, and how are...